BREAKING: Messages Discovered on Assassin’s Gun in Charlie Kirk Case

The nation remains on edge as the hunt intensifies for the assassin who killed conservative leader Charlie Kirk at a Utah college event. Now, brand-new evidence has emerged, shedding light on the ongoing investigation.

Earlier today, federal sources confirmed to Fox News that the FBI has recovered the high-powered bolt-action rifle believed to have been used in the attack. The weapon was found abandoned in a wooded area near the crime scene. But what investigators discovered next was even more chilling: messages written on both the gun and the ammunition.

Authorities have not yet revealed the content of these messages, but their existence is now being closely reviewed by investigators. The gun has been sent for an urgent trace by the ATF, who are working to determine where it was purchased and the chain of custody leading up to the shooting.

In addition to the messages, the FBI announced the recovery of a partial palm print and several footprints at the scene. Surveillance video, which investigators are not releasing to the public at this time, reportedly shows the suspect—who appears to be college-aged—jumping off a building and fleeing into a nearby neighborhood after the shooting.

As of now, roughly 20 hours after the assassination, no suspect is in custody. However, law enforcement officials say they are hot on the trail, piecing together evidence and following every possible lead.

The discovery of written messages on the firearm and ammunition adds a new layer of intrigue and urgency to the case. Investigators hope these clues will help them uncover the motive behind the attack and, ultimately, lead them to the perpetrator.

As updates continue to come in every 30 minutes, the public waits anxiously for answers and justice in the wake of this shocking crime.

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