Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe

ERIC TUCKER Associated Press
Sep 14, 2025
Sep 14, 2025 Updated Dec 19, 2025

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Kash Patel speaks at a news conference Friday in Orem, Utah, as Utah department of public safety commissioner Beau Mason, left, and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox listen.

Lindsey Wasson, Associated Press

The New York Young Republicans Club holds a vigil Friday for Turning Point USA CEO and co-founder Charlie Kirk at Madison Square Park in New York.

Kena Betancur, Associated Press

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, left, and FBI Director Kash Patel, right, converse Thursday as they make their way to a news conference at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.

Rio Giancarlo, The Deseret News

FBI Director Kash Patel, center, arrives Thursday at the scene of the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.

Rio Giancarlo, The Deseret News

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ERIC TUCKER Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Hours after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel declared online that "the subject" in the killing was in custody. The shooter was not, and two detained men were quickly released. Utah officials acknowledged the gunman remained at large.

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