FBI Director Kash Patel announced Sunday that his agency is investigating "theories and questions" related to the Sept. 10 assassination of Charlie Kirk.
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."
"We are examining every facet of this assassination," the official said, before addressing some of the theories that have circulated in recent days.
"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."
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Patel added that while some details are "known today," law enforcement agencies are still pursuing others "to ensure every possibility is considered."
"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."
He also addressed questions swirling about a plane that allegedly turned off its transponder after departing near Orem, Utah, where Kirk was shot.
"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."
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"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 came the same day as the Charlie Kirk memorial event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Vice President JD Vance, one of the event's speakers, wrote on X that he was returning to the Grand Canyon State to "remember Charlie and honor his sacrifice."
"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."
