Timeline of the Charlie Kirk Shooting — What We Know
| Time (Mountain Time, MT) | What Happened |
|---|---|
| ~11:52 a.m. | The suspected shooter arrives near the Utah Valley University campus. CBS News+1 |
| ~12:00 p.m. (noon) | The speaking event (part of Kirk’s “American Comeback Tour”) begins in the UVU courtyard. Crowd of roughly 3,000 people had gathered. The Washington Post+2Wikipedia+2 |
| ~12:23 p.m. | Charlie Kirk is shot. Video & metadata indicate ~12:23 as the moment. Witnesses say he was answering a question (some reports say about mass shootings) when the shot rang out. CBS News+3CBS News+3The Washington Post+3 |
| Seconds after the shot | The crowd scatters; video shows someone running across the roof of a building (Losee Center) shortly after the shot. Kirk is carried from the scene and loaded into a vehicle. The Washington Post+1 |
| ~12:27 p.m. | Dispatch (radio) audio describes a person on a rooftop carrying a long rifle; later calls say the individual was dressed in black tactical gear, possibly with a helmet. CBS News+1 |
| Afternoon, same day (Wed., Sept. 10) | — Law enforcement begins searching the area around campus. The Washington Post+2CBS News+2 — A high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to be the weapon is recovered in a wooded area near the campus. PBS+2CBS News+2 — Two people are taken into custody but are later released after investigators conclude they are not connected to the shooting. CBS News+2ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+2 — Authorities characterize the event as a “targeted attack,” believe only one shot was fired, and that Kirk was the sole victim. CBS News+2Wikipedia+2 |
| Thursday, Sept. 11 | — More surveillance video/photos are released of a “person of interest,” showing someone in dark clothing, long sleeves, possibly a hat and sunglasses, moving across a roof and fleeing. The Washington Post+2https://www.ksla.com+2 — Authorities announce a reward (≈ $100,000) for tips that help identify the shooter. CBS News+1 — The public is asked for any relevant video or photo evidence. CBS News+2ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix (KNXV)+2 |
| ~2:40 p.m. | President Trump (per reports) announces via Truth Social that Charlie Kirk has died. CBS News+1 |
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