Utah Department of Public Safety released additional photos of a person of interest in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, urging the public to submit tips via the FBI website. This action comes as law enforcement now states they have not identified a "person of interest," contradicting an earlier CBS News report. President Donald Trump commented on Kirk's killing, calling it "disgraceful" and stating he spoke with Kirk's "devastated" wife, Erika. Trump added that the perpetrator would be dealt with "very appropriately." Charlie Kirk was shot and killed earlier this week, and while authorities initially indicated a person of interest had been identified, the motive for the assassination remains undetermined. The FBI continues to offer a reward of up to $100,000 for information leading to the perpetrator's arrest. In a separate development, Governor Josh Shapiro called for "healing, peace, and prayer" in response to political violence, stating, "There is no place for this type of political violence in our country — and it has to stop." Meanwhile, Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are reportedly adding Russia to a list of state sponsors of terrorism. Separately, Qatar's Prime Minister is expected to meet with Trump and other U.S. officials on Friday, amidst U.S. concerns over Israel's strikes in Gaza. Vice President JD Vance participated in the honor guard for Charlie Kirk at Roland R. Wright Air National Guard Base in Salt Lake City, Utah, as Kirk's body was flown to Phoenix, Arizona, aboard Air Force Two. Air traffic control at Phoenix Sky Harbor welcomed Kirk's widow and the president, with support from pilots. A sign at Seattle Central College was spray-painted with the message "KILL ALL CHARLIE KIRKS," which authorities are treating as a threat. The gun and cartridges from the Kirk shooting scene are being transported to the FBI's lab in Quantico, Virginia, for forensic analysis. President Trump attended a New York Yankees game at Yankee Stadium on September 11th, concluding around 11:01 PM UTC, amidst an ongoing manhunt for an individual who issued threats against him. In the wake of the assassination, President Trump announced his intention to attend Kirk's funeral and award him the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated the Department of War has "zero tolerance" for personnel celebrating or mocking the assassination of a fellow American. Secretary of State Kristi Noem reaffirmed a promise to "never forget" on the anniversary of 9/11. Federal law enforcement officials had previously identified a person of interest in Kirk's assassination, according to U.S. officials and a law enforcement source speaking to CBS News between 9:31 PM and 9:45 PM UTC on September 11th, 2025. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she is contacting Apple, the App Store, and the FCC regarding a Roblox game referencing Kirk's assassination. Zohran Mamdani, who won the mayoral primary, stated his past comments calling the NYPD racist were made "at the height of frustration" and that he would apologize for them. Senator Markwayne Mullin commented on the political climate, suggesting rhetoric can incite violence. The second B-21 Raider test aircraft took off from Palmdale, California, to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign. Senate Majority Leader John Thune discussed the potential government shutdown and the rise of political violence.
