The Global Times reported on the local time of the 11th that US President Trump plans to attend the funeral of Charlie Kirk.
According to Associated Press, Trump is expected to hold the funeral in Arizona, possibly next weekend. "They invited me, and I think I have an obligation to go," Trump said to reporters.
Additionally, Trump said that they are making "significant progress" in finding the shooter who killed Charlie Kirk. Trump stated that he hopes law enforcement will complete the investigation as soon as possible.
▌After Political Ally Was Killed by Gunfire, Trump Team Strengthened Security
According to Fox News in the United States, the shooting death of Kirk has put the Secret Service in a heightened state of alert, facing unprecedented threats. The report cited a former Secret Service agent saying that the Secret Service may also consider increasing security measures for members of the Trump family.
▌Suspect's Photo Released
On the local time of the 11th, the FBI released photos of the suspect in the shooting case of Charlie Kirk, a political ally of Trump.
▌FBI Offers $100,000 Reward for Clues About the Shooter
The FBI announced on the 11th a reward of $100,000 (approximately 712,000 Chinese yuan) to collect information that helps identify and arrest the suspect in the shooting case of Charlie Kirk.
▌FBI Says High-Power Rifle Found
The FBI also stated on the same day that it had found a high-power rifle suspected to be used by the shooter in the case. The weapon involved in the case will be sent to the laboratory for professional analysis.
▌Suspect Fits College Age Characteristics
The Utah State Department of Public Safety reported that day that the investigation team had tracked the shooter's movement route and obtained video footage with clear images of the suspect; from the suspect's characteristics, he fits the college age characteristics and "perfectly blends into the campus environment."
▌Who Is Trump's Political Ally Kirk?
Kirk is a very active political activist in the current United States. He is the co-founder of the conservative non-profit organization "America's Turning Point" and one of the most influential "influencers" in the "Make America Great Again (MAGA)" supporter camp of Trump.
On the local time of the 10th, 31-year-old Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The shooter is still at large. After the shooting incident, US President Trump ordered the lowering of the national flag across the country in mourning.
It is reported that the Utah Valley University where Kirk visited is a stop on his "Prove Me Wrong" tour. According to the event design, Kirk invited the audience to join him on stage to debate political ideas. Local media reports say that there were students who signed a petition to cancel Kirk's speech at the university.
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