CNN 5 Things Kirk’s shooter at large, CO gunman identified, Bolsonaro found guilty & more
Sep 11, 2025
A manhunt is underway for the shooter who killed conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Recent developments highlight heroic actions in a Colorado high school shooting that averted further tragedy. In Brazil, former President Jair Bolsonaro faces legal consequences for attempting a coup. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is navigating the complexities of restoring funding to Harvard University. The courtroom is buzzing as the trial begins for an individual charged with attempting to assassinate Trump, setting the stage for tense legal battles ahead.
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Kirk Killed At Campus Event
- Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University while a manhunt immediately followed.
- The FBI released a person-of-interest image and offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Campus Safety Rippled Across Schools
- Campus threats after Kirk's death triggered lockdowns at several historically Black colleges and universities in the South.
- Officials also moved Kirk's remains and social platforms promised to remove close-up videos of the shooting.
Colorado Student Shooter Identified
- Jefferson County officials identified Evergreen High School shooter Desmond Holly, who died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
- Authorities said he reloaded multiple times, wounded two classmates, and may have been radicalized by an extremist network.