CNN 5 Things Kirk shooter footage, Gaza City displacements, AI chatbot probe & more
Sep 12, 2025
A manhunt is underway for a suspect in the shooting of a political activist, as footage of the incident is released. Meanwhile, over 50,000 Palestinians face homelessness due to escalating military actions in Gaza City. In Brazil, a former president has been sentenced to 27 years in prison, raising eyebrows internationally. Political tensions flare as Democrats warn Republicans about the repercussions of a new investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Additionally, the FTC is probing tech companies over their AI chatbots' effects on youth.
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Suspect Tracked Via Campus Footage
- Authorities released surveillance showing the suspect's movements after the Charlie Kirk shooting, including jumping off a building and fleeing into a neighborhood.
- A Utah Valley University student reported seeing a person on the rooftop twice who looked familiar when shown the images.
Mass Displacement In Gaza City
- Israeli strikes in Gaza City destroyed over 130 residential buildings and left more than 50,000 Palestinians homeless in a week.
- Norway's Refugee Council called Israel's southward evacuation order a forcible transfer and potential atrocity crime under international law.
Family Forced From Home Before Destruction
- A woman and her grandchildren were told to leave their apartment before it was destroyed, and she said, "my house. It's going to be gone."
- She expressed despair about losing her home, money, and work with no clear options.