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Watch: Moment suspected Charlie Kirk gunman flees scene

A new video released by the FBI has shown the alleged shooter in Charlie Kirk's murder running across the roof of a school building, and eventually going into the wooded area near the university, where officials found the gun.

Mr Kirk, a 31-year-old political commentator on the Republican right who harnessed surging youth support for US President Donald Trump, was shot dead while addressing a large crowd at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Police say they believe the shooter fired a single bullet from a rooftop up to 180m away, hitting Mr Kirk in the neck.

The FBI said the suspect is seen jumping from the rooftop of a building after the shooting.

Around 12pm local time on Wednesday, the suspect climbed up to a rooftop, after Mr Kirk was shot and then jumped off and ran away.

The FBI also added that trace evidence collected from the rooftop scene included shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print.