How Was Charlie Kirk's Shooter 'Arrested'? Trump Says 'Somebody Close To Him...'

2025-09-12 09:01:27

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Donald Trump, on Friday announced that a minister who close to assassinated activist Charlie Kirk, and who is also involved with law enforcement turned in the suspect to authorities.

“Somebody that was very close to him said, 'Hmm, that's him,'” Trump said.

The POTUS said that the shooter was nabbed on Friday.

“With a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Trump announced in a live interview on Fox News Chanel.

Charlie Kirk death

Aged 31-years-old, Charlie Kirk – a close ally of Donald Trump – was fatally shot during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10.

Following the fatal shooting, a manhunt was underway to nab the shooter.

On Thursday, the FBI had released photos of a“person of interest” in connection with the cas – seeking public help in identifying the individual, and also announced a reward of up to $100,000 for any information about the shooter . Earlier, authorities had also recovered a bolt-action rifle which they believe was used by the shooter.

What Donald Trump said about shooter

While announcing Charlie Kirk's shooter's arrest, Trump further said:“I hope he's going to be found guilty and I hope he gets the death penalty. What he did - Charlie Kirk was the finest person and he didn't deserve this.”

Utah Governor Spencer Cox has said his state will be pursuing the death penalty in the case, reported Bloomberg.

(This is a developing story. Keep checking for more updates)

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