Chilling Clips Appear to Show Charlie Kirk Assassin on Rooftop Moments Before and After Shooting

Newly surfaced surveillance footage has sent shockwaves across the nation, appearing to show the suspected assassin of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk positioned on a campus rooftop just moments before and after the fatal shooting that claimed his life.

The video clips—captured by campus security cameras and leaked to investigators—show a figure dressed entirely in black, crouching behind a rooftop ledge of a building overlooking the outdoor event. Moments before the shot was fired, the figure can be seen adjusting what appears to be a long-range rifle, aimed directly toward the crowd gathered in the university’s central plaza.

Seconds later, the figure disappears briefly from view. Simultaneously, a single gunshot rings out, sparking panic among the estimated 3,000 attendees. Bystanders scream and scatter as Charlie Kirk collapses on stage mid-sentence—reportedly answering a question about mass shootings at the time he was hit.

Approximately 45 seconds after the shot, the same figure re-emerges in the footage, calmly retrieving the rifle and moving across the rooftop in a composed and calculated manner—before disappearing behind an access door. The entire sequence lasts less than two minutes.

Law enforcement sources confirmed the clips are now a central piece of evidence in the investigation. While the identity of the rooftop figure has not been officially confirmed, FBI and local authorities are working to match the footage with other video sources, eyewitness testimonies, and digital forensics.

“This was a highly premeditated, sniper-style assassination,” one senior official said anonymously. “The shooter knew exactly where to be, how to escape, and had likely scouted the location well in advance.”

The revelation has reignited concerns about political violence and the increasing dangers faced by public figures. Utah Governor Spencer Cox previously declared the incident a “political assassination,” and the FBI is currently investigating potential extremist motives behind the attack.

As of now, a person of interest is in custody, but the FBI has neither confirmed their role nor ruled out additional suspects. Investigators are also calling on the public to share any photos, videos, or tips related to the event or any suspicious behavior near the UVU campus in the days leading up to the shooting.

The university has increased security and canceled all large campus gatherings until further notice.

Meanwhile, the nation mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk—a polarizing yet influential figure in American political discourse. Memorials have begun to appear across the country, as supporters and even critics call for a return to civil dialogue and an end to politically motivated violence.