Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said on Sept. 14 that the man accused of shooting conservative commentator Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with investigators, complicating efforts to piece together the circumstances of the attack.
The announcement came as authorities reviewed surveillance video that they say shows a suspect jumping from a rooftop and fleeing the scene. The footage, first reported Sept. 11, has been circulated publicly by law enforcement as officials seek leads in the case.
Cox, speaking about the investigation, said the alleged shooter has so far declined to provide information to authorities. He did not provide additional details about the suspect’s identity or motive. Local and federal agencies have been involved in the inquiry, and investigators have been reviewing multiple sources of video and witness accounts gathered in the days after the shooting.
The incident drew attention beyond Utah. On Sept. 14, several White House officials held a prayer vigil for Kirk, drawing national headlines and underscoring the high-profile nature of the case. The vigil followed media reports and released images showing how quickly the suspect left the scene.
Law enforcement officials said surveillance footage captured the suspect jumping from a roof before making a getaway. A still from the video circulated by investigators has been used to solicit tips from the public as authorities attempt to corroborate the movements and identity of the person seen in the footage.
Authorities have not released a detailed timeline of events or a charge sheet tied to the alleged shooter. Officials continue to examine digital and physical evidence and have asked anyone with information to contact investigators. Cox said the lack of cooperation from the suspect presents a challenge but that the investigation remains active.
The shooting prompted widespread discussion across political and media circles because of Kirk’s public profile. Investigators have emphasized that they are following all viable leads and that the public’s cooperation is critical to resolving the case. No further arrests or charges have been announced publicly as of the governor’s Sept. 14 statement.