FBI Investigates Theories Around Charlie Kirk Assassination
- FBI says it is probing many theories tied to the Sept. 10 killing of Charlie Kirk.
- Key lines of inquiry include the shot angle, accomplices, messages, and flight data.
- Officials promise a thorough investigation while limiting public disclosures to protect the case.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced Sunday that his agency is investigating “theories and questions” related to the Sept. 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk. Conservatives and ordinary Americans want straight answers, and Patel framed the probe as a full-court effort to find them.
In a social media post on X, Patel affirmed that he is “committed to ensuring the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is thorough and exhaustive.” That commitment matters to a public demanding accountability, not spin.
“We are examining every facet of this assassination,” the official said, before addressing some of the theories that have circulated in recent days. Republicans expect transparency but also respect the reality that some details must remain confidential during an active probe.
“We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact, how the weapon was transported, hand gestures observed as potential ‘signals’ near Charlie at the time of his assassination, and visitors to the alleged shooter’s residence in the hours and days leading up to September 10, 2025.”
Patel added that while some details are “known today,” law enforcement agencies are still pursuing others “to ensure every possibility is considered.” The message is clear: known facts exist, but investigators are not closing doors on other lines of inquiry.
“Our primary focus is to complete this investigation and deliver justice,” Patel added. “To protect the integrity of the investigation and subsequent prosecution, we cannot release every piece of information we have to the public right now.”
Questions about a nearby plane that allegedly turned off its transponder after departing near Orem, Utah, were also addressed by Patel as skeptics pushed theories. He said investigators would share updates once answers are confirmed and offered a technical explanation tied to rural flight data.
“We can share updates (about the plane) when answers are confirmed,” Patel said. “After interviews with the pilot and consultation with the FAA, we determined the transponder was not turned off. Incomplete flight data in rural areas caused the apparent gap.”
“The entire FBI mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk,” he concluded. “We will not rest until justice is served, and our investigation into this assassination will continue until every question is answered.”
Patel’s tweet coincided with the Charlie Kirk memorial at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where leaders and supporters gathered to remember him. Vice President JD Vance said he returned to “remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice,” and offered condolences to the family.
“Last week, we brought my dear friend Charlie Kirk home one last time,” Vance said. “May he eternally rest in peace, and may God watch over Erika and their beautiful children.”
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