Charlie Kirk was fatally shot with a high-powered bolt-action rifle, specifically identified as a Mauser 98 .30-06 caliber hunting rifle with a mounted scope. The shooter fired a single shot from a rooftop about 130 to 150 yards away while Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University. The rifle was later found wrapped in a towel in a wooded area near the campus. The bolt- action rifle is known for its accuracy but fires more slowly than semi- automatic firearms, and the shot to Kirk's neck was considered straightforward for someone with basic marksmanship training. The shooter, Tyler Robinson, 22, was identified and arrested after a manhunt. This rifle is a hunting-style firearm, distinct from the semi-automatic assault rifles often seen in mass shootings, and it is favored for larger game hunting. The incident occurred during a public event, shocking the nation and prompting investigations and a manhunt for the suspect.