CNN: Charlie Kirk Shooter NOT In Custody, Still At Large!

This is a breaking news alert…

While early reports appeared to show an older white male in custody, CNN is now reporting the suspect is NOT currently in custody and is still at large.

I repeat, the man featured in the photos like the one shown above is now reportedly NOT considered by authorities as the shooter.

🚨 BREAKING UPDATE: The man who was taken into custody for the shooting Charlie Kirk is NOT the actual shooter, per authorities

The suspected is still at large. Police are sweeping the campus, and students are being told to lock down.

The man originally arrested “confessed” to… pic.twitter.com/5iv8mUIP83

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 10, 2025

Here is the direct report from CNN’s live news blog:

The AP confirms authorities are still searching for the shooter:

We will continue to bring you updates as we have them.