A suspect is in custody ⁤following the ‍fatal shooting ​of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on‌ Wednesday at a university campus in Utah.⁤ The news⁤ was confirmed by FBI Director ​Kash Patel,⁤ who ‍praised the swift collaboration between federal, state, and local law enforcement.

“The ⁤individual responsible for today’s tragic shooting, which claimed the life of Charlie Kirk, is now in custody,” Patel ⁣stated in a ⁣post ⁤on X (formerly Twitter). ⁤”We extend our ‌gratitude to the‍ Utah state⁣ and local authorities for their invaluable⁣ partnership. We will continue to provide updates as ‍they become⁤ available.”

Utah‍ governor ‌Spencer Cox corroborated the⁣ arrest at⁤ a ⁢press conference,confirming that the suspect is currently being questioned. “At ‍this time, we have no facts suggesting the ​involvement of a second individual,” Cox stated, while emphasizing that investigations around the campus are ⁢ongoing.

Beau Mason, Commissioner of the Utah department of Public Safety, ⁢revealed that Kirk was pronounced dead⁤ after being transported to a hospital. Initial findings suggest the shot may have‍ originated from a rooftop position, and the suspect was reportedly dressed in dark clothing.

Jeff Long, Chief ⁤of Police at the University of Utah, where the shooting occurred, indicated that approximately ⁤3,000 people were ⁢in attendance ⁢at the event⁤ hosted by Kirk. ‍ Six‍ officers were assigned ​to provide​ security for the event.

Charlie⁤ Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012, an ‍institution dedicated⁤ to promoting conservative principles among university students. The group has often faced criticism ⁤for its assertive and sometimes controversial ⁢approach. Kirk became a prominent⁢ supporter​ of Donald Trump, frequently defending his policies and ⁣serving as a key speaker at⁤ his ⁤rallies.