Breaking news: Trump says person is in custody in connection with Charlie Kirk shooting
But he cautioned that the information was preliminary.
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Sep. 12, 2025, 8:33 a.m. ET

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People pay their respects at a makeshift memorial that includes a photo of Charlie Kirk surrounded by flowers.
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Trump Says Person Is in Custody in Connection With Kirk Shooting

President Trump cautioned that the information was preliminary. The F.B.I. and other authorities did not immediately confirm his account.

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