Crime
Federal law enforcement have identified name of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assassination
OREM, Utah — Federal law enforcement officials have indicated that they believe they have identified a person of interest in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, according to two U.S. officials and a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.
At this stage, investigators emphasized that no arrest warrant has been issued, and the individual has not been formally named as a suspect.
Authorities continue to pursue multiple leads, but as of now, no one is in custody in relation to the case.
The investigation remains active and is being jointly led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Utah Department of Public Safety, with assistance from state and local law enforcement agencies.
Speaking briefly to reporters outside the White House before departing for a scheduled appearance at a New York Yankees game, former President Donald Trump acknowledged the ongoing progress of the case.
“I hear they’re making big progress and we’ll have to see what happens,” Trump stated.
Federal officials are expected to release additional updates once further confirmation is obtained regarding the person of interest and their potential connection to the case.
SPENCER, OKLAHOMA — Authorities have confirmed that a 17-year-old student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon following a violent altercation near Star Spencer High School in Spencer, Oklahoma.
According to the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after an altercation broke out among a group of juveniles near the intersection of Northeast 34th Street and Spencer Road.
During the confrontation, one of the individuals reportedly produced a firearm and opened fire, striking a male teenager.
Emergency personnel transported the victim to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The victim was later identified by Oklahoma City Public Schools officials as 17-year-old Sebastian Guyton, a student at Star Spencer High School.
Following the shooting, law enforcement initiated a search of the area. One suspect was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, though authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the individual’s identity or potential charges.
As a precaution, several nearby schools were placed on temporary lockdown while officers secured the area.
Classes at Star Spencer High School have been canceled for the remainder of the week in light of the tragedy.
In a statement released Wednesday, Star Spencer High School officials expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their student:
“Please help keep our Bobcat family and friends in your thoughts during this very difficult time,” the statement read.
The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available.