FBI’s Patel: Suspect in Kirk Killing Interrogated, Released

FBI Director Kash Patel said a suspect tied to the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk on Wednesday in Utah was released after being taken into custody.

“The subject in custody has been released after an interrogation by law enforcement,” Patel wrote on X. “Our investigation continues and we will continue to release information in interest of transparency.”

In an earlier post, Patel wrote, “the subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with @fbi. We will provide updates when able.”

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