Crime
Drone Footage Reveals Crime Scene Layout in Charlie Kirk Assassination at Utah Valley University
Orem, Utah — Newly released drone footage has provided a clearer overhead view of the crime scene at Utah Valley University (UVU), where conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated during a student-sponsored event on Wednesday.
The aerial imagery offers a breakdown of key details, including:
The location of Kirk’s speaking tent in the university’s outdoor quad.
The suspected shooter’s position on the roof of UVU’s Losee Center.
The escape route reportedly used by the gunman following the attack.
Crime scene tape and evidence markers are visibly placed on the Losee Center rooftop, which investigators believe was the firing position.
Authorities have confirmed that a single round was discharged from this elevated vantage point, fatally striking Kirk as he addressed an audience of nearly 3,000 attendees.
At approximately 12:20 p.m. MST, Kirk was shot mid-speech.
Emergency responders immediately administered aid before transporting him to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The attack, now classified as a targeted assassination, remains under active investigation.
The case is being jointly led by the Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), working alongside the Utah County Attorney’s Office, the Utah County Sheriff’s Office, and local law enforcement agencies.
George Hodgson Zinn was initially detained but has since been released. He faces obstruction charges filed by UVU Police for unrelated conduct.
A second individual, Zachariah Qureshi, was questioned and later released. Neither man is believed to be connected to the shooting.
A manhunt is underway for the actual shooter, who remains at large.
The FBI has established a dedicated digital media tip line at fbi.gov/UtahValleyShooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with video, photos, or relevant information to submit material directly through this portal.
The State Crime Lab is processing multiple active crime scenes, including the quad area where Kirk was shot and the rooftop site identified as the shooter’s vantage point.
Investigators believe the gunman acted with clear intent, firing downward into the public event. Additional details are being withheld to protect the integrity of the investigation.
Event security included six UVU police officers and Kirk’s personal security team. Despite these measures, the rooftop vantage point provided the assailant an opportunity to target the gathering.
This incident has devastated the UVU community and sparked national concern.
University officials confirmed that the campus will remain closed for the rest of the week to allow investigative teams full access to the scene.
In a statement, officials urged calm and encouraged community members affected by the tragedy to utilize mental health resources.
Individuals in need of immediate support are urged to call 988, Utah’s mental health crisis line.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.