The weapon is a “powerful rifle with a bolt system.” She was found in a wooded area, where after the crime, the shooter probably disappeared, they pointed to the FBI.
According to CNN sources, inscriptions related to “cultural issues” were found on a rifle and cartridges found in the forest. Sources said that the authorities analyze these inscriptions in an attempt to establish the identity of the suspect in the murder, but it is not yet clear whether they indicate the motive for the attack.
One of the sources said that among the inscriptions were initials that the authorities are trying to compare with the profiles of the suspects.
At the moment, law enforcement officers do not call possible suspects, the search is ongoing. As part of the investigation, two people were detained, they were interrogated and released.
Context
Kirk’s murder occurred on September 10 in the American city of Orem (Utah) during his performance at the University campus. The 31-year-old political activist was wounded in the neck. The moment of the assassination attempt fell on the video. The shot was one. The victim was hospitalized, but he died a few hours after the assassination attempt.
The probable motives of the murder do not disclose officials, but the Governor of Utah Spencer Cox called him “political”, NBC News notes. According to the media, Kirk helped Trump in personnel issues.
After the death of Kirk, the head of the White House said that he “loved and admired” them, and also called him “great and even legendary.” The head of the White House ordered in honor of Kirk to lower the flags in the USA for four days, until 18.00 Sunday, September 14.
