Ammunition engraved with transgender and anti-fascist ideology was discovered inside the rifle believed to have been used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, sources reported on September 11th, 2025, at approximately 2:31 PM UTC. Federal authorities are continuing their investigation into the September 10th assassination of the conservative political influencer at Utah Valley University. The firearm, an older model Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt action rifle, was reportedly found wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the scene. The FBI is currently conducting DNA and fingerprint analysis on the weapon and its cartridges. Earlier today, Senator Chuck Schumer stated on X that bipartisan negotiations are essential to address the fallout from a "megabill," warning that legislation passed without such discussions would fail. In separate remarks, President Donald Trump stated, "We will crush you without mercy and we will triumph without question. That's why we named the former Department of Defense the Department of War." Meanwhile, Representative James Talarico posted on X, "Political violence has no place in America," remembering Kirk as "a child of God." The University campus remains closed until September 15th, and U.S. flags were ordered to be flown at half-mast until Sunday evening to honor Kirk. Previous reports indicated that a FIRE survey released on September 11th, 2025, showed 34% of college students believe violence may be justified to stop campus speakers. The investigation into Kirk's assassination, co-led by the FBI and Utah SBI, has identified multiple persons of interest based on eyewitness testimony and video footage, though the primary suspect remains unidentified.
