BREAKING: FBI Director Kash Patel Announces Charlie Kirk Assassin Is in Custody

The individual who assassinated Charlie Kirk has been taken into custody, according to the FBI.

The killer has not been identified.

“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi,” FBI Director Kash Patel said on Wednesday afternoon.

“We will provide updates when able,” Kash Patel said.

The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi.
We will provide updates when able.

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 10, 2025

“We have a person of interest in custody…That is not George Zinn,” Law enforcement said.

WATCH:

REPORTER: “The FBI director is posting on social media that a suspect is in custody…”

POLICE: “We have a person of interest in custody…That is not George Zinn.” pic.twitter.com/lbQKjdEWBL

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 10, 2025

According to law enforcement, Charlie Kirk’s assassin was “dressed in all dark clothing” and a single shot came “potentially from a roof.”

WATCH:

NEW: Official says suspected Charlie Kirk assassin was “dressed in all dark clothing” and the single shot came “potentially from a roof.” pic.twitter.com/D2D0mA6ACD

— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 10, 2025

Charlie Kirk was shot dead at an event in Utah on Wednesday. He leaves behind a beautiful wife and two young children.