Drone Footage Reveals Crime Scene Layout in Charlie Kirk Assassination at UVU
OREM, Utah — Newly released drone footage is shedding light on the crime scene at Utah Valley University (UVU), where conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a student-sponsored event on Wednesday. The aerial imagery provides a sweeping view of the area, highlighting critical details of the attack.
The footage pinpoints the exact location of Kirk’s speaking tent in UVU’s outdoor quad and the suspected shooter’s vantage point on the rooftop of the university’s Losee Center. Evidence markers and crime scene tape are visible on the roof, which investigators believe to be the firing position. Authorities said a single round was discharged from this elevated spot at approximately 12:20 p.m. MST, striking Kirk mid-speech before thousands of attendees.
The drone footage also maps what investigators describe as the gunman’s possible escape route immediately following the attack. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, administering aid before transporting Kirk to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Officials have classified the attack as a targeted assassination. Federal and local agencies continue to review hours of footage, witness statements, and physical evidence to identify everyone involved and to understand how the shooter was able to access the rooftop.
Community leaders, students, and public figures have expressed shock and grief over Kirk’s death, while security at universities across the state has been tightened as the investigation moves forward.
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