The FBI is reportedly examining conservative activist Charlie Kirk's online engagement strategies as part of the ongoing investigation into his assassination, which occurred on September 10th, 2025, near Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. One source indicated that an FBI official, Jensen, expressed alarm at "Bongino's intense focus on increasing online engagement through his social media profiles in an effort to change his followers’ perception of the FBI." This development comes as authorities continue to search for the assailant, who was described as wearing jeans, a black shirt, a black mask, and a black vest, and carrying a "long rifle." White House officials expressed shock and devastation upon learning of Kirk's shooting, according to NBC News. Meanwhile, Larkin Community Hospital issued a statement clarifying that an individual shown in a social media video claiming affiliation with the hospital is a former resident who completed her residency in 2018 and has no current connection to the institution. The hospital emphasized that the views expressed in the video do not represent their organization. The FBI had previously launched a digital media tip line on September 10th between 10:30 PM and 10:45 PM UTC, seeking information. In related news, a social media user commented on flight patterns, noting that a particular flight route "drops off ADS-B because of the coverage of the receivers in the area of where it descended" and "did not turn off its radar." On September 11th, New York Daily News reported that unions claim "NYC [is] stiffing 9/11 widows and orphans of critical medical payments." Separately, ABC7NY broadcast a final live look at the World Trade Center just after midnight on September 11th, 2001, before the attacks that occurred hours later. Previously, Utah authorities released two individuals, George Zinn and Zachariah Qureshi, who had been detained in connection with the shooting, stating they have no current ties to the assassination. Senator J.D. Vance shared personal tributes to Kirk, highlighting his role in connecting Vance with Donald Trump and supporters. Roger Stone Jr. suggested that President Trump award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called for a "quick death penalty prosecution" for the killer. President Trump had 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.
