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.
City of Hammond, Louisiana — At approximately 11:50 p.m. on February 24, 2026, officers with the Hammond Police Department responded to a report of shots fired involving one possible victim.
Upon arrival, officers located a 14-year-old juvenile female, identified as Tyronai Reed, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
Emergency medical assistance was rendered at the scene, and she was transported to North Oaks Health System for treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Reed later succumbed to her injuries.
Detectives assigned to the department’s Criminal Investigations Division launched an immediate homicide investigation.
During the course of their investigation, authorities identified 18-year-old Demontez Treyvon “Trey” Robinson of Hammond as a suspect in the shooting.
While actively working the case, officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed and conducted a traffic stop.
Robinson was identified as the driver of the vehicle and was taken into custody without incident.
Robinson was transported to the Criminal Investigations Division for questioning. According to investigators, Robinson admitted that the firearm discharged while he was handling or “playing with” it, resulting in the single round striking the 14-year-old victim.
Robinson was subsequently booked into the Hammond City Jail on one count of Negligent Homicide.
Authorities emphasize that the investigation remains in its early stages and additional details may be released as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Corey Morse with the Hammond Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 985-277-5758 or via email at morse_cm@hammond.org. Tips may also be submitted through the department’s official Facebook page or anonymously through Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa at 1-800-554-5245.
Individuals providing information may be eligible for a cash reward. Authorities urge members of the community to assist in the ongoing investigation.