The gun and cartridges recovered from the scene of Charlie Kirk's fatal shooting in Orem, Utah, on September 10th, are being transported to the FBI's laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, for advanced forensic analysis, according to law enforcement sources speaking to ABC News. This development comes as Cornel West announced his intention to run for president in 2028, following a federal judge's decision to allow his lawsuit concerning Pennsylvania ballot access rules to proceed, partly due to his future electoral aims. Law enforcement sources confirmed the transfer of evidence between 8:46 PM and 9:01 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025. The specific timing of the evidence transfer was not provided, but the announcement was made within the reporting window. Meanwhile, the investigation into the assassination of Kirk, who was shot from over 200 yards away while speaking at Utah Valley University, remains active. Trump Chief of Staff Susie Wiles previously expressed confidence in the swift apprehension of the perpetrator. In other news, police reported multiple swatting calls in Boston, including a false shooting incident at UMass. Separately, a federal judge allowed Cornel West and his 2024 running mate to proceed with their lawsuit against Pennsylvania's secretary of state regarding ballot access rules. A link to a wide-ranging talk with one of the Democrats considered a presidential contender was also shared. Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to Salt Lake City on September 11th, 2025, to meet with Kirk's family. The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for the unidentified shooter. The FBI previously announced a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the perpetrator's arrest. The U.S. deficit for August was $345 billion, with the total deficit for fiscal year 2025 reaching $1.973 trillion. The second B-21 Raider aircraft has completed its first flight. Lawmakers are reportedly fearful for their safety following Kirk's assassination, leading some to change their behavior. The U.S. Coast Guard is also investigating inappropriate social media activity by a member.
