UVU spokesperson Scott Trotter released a statement saying the suspect is not yet in custody.

“On September 10, 2025, at 12:20 a single shot rang out in the quad near the food court on the Utah Valley University Orem Campus as Mr. Charlie Kirk began speaking at his planned rally. We can confirm that Mr. Kirk was shot, but we don’t know his condition. The suspect is not in custody. Police are still investigating Campus is closed for the rest of the day.”

Initially it was believed that a shooter was in custody, but officials now say the suspect is not in custody.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2025/09/10/charlie-kirk-shot/

multigraincracker

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6. Said the shot came from about 200 yards away. Sniper.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 04:36 PM

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Lancero

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7. And the person that social media was quick to brand as the shooter was Grandpa with his big ol glasses.

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 04:42 PM

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Old guy with vision issues, totally the sniper right?

Doesn't really pass the sniff test, but that didn't stop the media from running with it. Just a prime example of due diligence from mainstream media.

muriel_volestrangler

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8. University also says one guy taken into custody has been released

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Wed Sep 10, 2025, 04:44 PM

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A UVU spokesperson later confirmed that the person who had been taken into custody was released.

https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-turning-point-usa/#post-update-24bd8357

I'd guess that's the guy who was filmed being arrested, if it's "the person".

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