Rabbi Chaim Mentz honored Charlie Kirk this morning, September 11th, 2025, calling him "the Abraham of our times" for his engagement with those holding differing political views. The remarks come as the investigation into Kirk's assassination on September 10th near Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, continues. The FBI is still seeking information regarding the assailant, described as wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and a black vest, and carrying a "long rifle." New analysis posted to X this morning, September 11th, 2025, suggests the shooter may have been aiming for Kirk's head, discussing significant bullet drop variations between .223 and .308 caliber rifles at an estimated 200 yards. The analysis, attributed to user "IrvingNick33," stated that the deviation would be negligible from an elevated shooting position. President Donald Trump vowed yesterday, September 11th, 2025, to identify and prosecute individuals and organizations he believes contributed to and financed the assassination, stating "far-left activists" and their rhetoric are "directly responsible for terrorism." This follows the release of new drone footage this morning, September 11th, 2025, offering an overhead view of the crime scene and detailing the assailant's position and escape route, according to X reports. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff to honor Kirk, as announced this morning. Representative James Talarico condemned political violence, referring to Kirk as "a child of God" and "Our sibling. Our brother. A human being endowed with infinite worth." Separately, a tweet from "Jim_Banks" on X called the Democratic Party "Disgusting." President Trump had previously ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening, and Utah Governor Spencer Cox also ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff. Utah Valley University's campus remains closed until September 15th. The FBI previously launched a digital media tip line on September 10th between 10:30 PM and 10:45 PM UTC, seeking information, and had detained and released two individuals, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, stating they have no current ties to the shooting.
