Authorities have confirmed a “person of interest” is in custody in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. FBI Director Kash Patel, however, added confusion moments before a press conference with law enforcement by declaring “the subject” had been apprehended.

CHARLIE KIRK DEAD AFTER BEING SHOT AT UTAH VALLEY UNIVERSITY EVENT

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“The subject for the horrific shooting today that took the life of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with FBI,” Patel said.

During a press conference with Gov. Spencer Cox (R-UT) just a few minutes after Patel’s post, authorities said, “We have a person of interest in custody that is being interviewed right now.”

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.