Charlie Kirk was shot from a distance of about 130 to 140 meters (approximately 140 yards) away. The shooter fired from the roof of the Losee Center building at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was speaking outdoors. The FBI tracked the gunman's movements to the roof before the shot was fired. Experts suggest that the shooter was somewhat skilled, as the shot was made from a high-powered bolt-action rifle at a relatively long range with a clear line of sight to Kirk's location.