what gun killed charlie kirk

The gun that killed Charlie Kirk was a high-powered bolt-action rifle, specifically an older model imported Mauser .30-06 caliber bolt-action rifle. This rifle was recovered in a wooded area near the Utah Valley University campus where the shooting occurred. The shot was fired from the rooftop of the Losee Center on the university campus, striking Kirk in the neck during an event on September 10, 2025. The rifle and cartridges found are undergoing forensic analysis by the FBI.