On the same day Americans honored slain civil-rights leader Charlie Kirk, FBI Director Kash Patel on Sunday said the bureau is investigating all theories concerning the assassination, including “hand gestures observed as potential ‘signals’” immediately prior to the shooting.
Patel said: “We are meticulously investigating theories and questions, including the location from where the shot was taken, the possibility of accomplices, the text message confession and related conversations, Discord chats, the angle of the shot and bullet impact, how the weapon was transported, hand gestures observed as potential ‘signals’ near Charlie at the time of his assassination, and visitors to the alleged shooter’s residence in the hours and days leading up to September 10, 2025.”
Videos have emerged of hand gestures, with some claiming they are military-style signals.
Those of us who served in the military are familiar with hand signals…
So why are these military-like signals being used next to Charlie Kirk before his assassination? pic.twitter.com/ocKPrJ9SnR— Jesus Chrysler (@JesusChryslerII) September 11, 2025
“Some details are known today, while others are still being pursued to ensure every possibility is considered,” Patel said.
“Our primary focus is to complete this investigation and deliver justice. To protect the integrity of the investigation and subsequent prosecution, we cannot release every piece of information we have to the public right now. We will ensure every question is addressed at the appropriate moment.
“Regarding specific details, such as questions about the plane that allegedly turned off its transponder after departing from an airport near the assassination site, we can share updates when answers are confirmed. After interviews with the pilot and consultation with the FAA, we determined the transponder was not turned off. Incomplete flight data in rural areas caused the apparent gap.”
Patel said as the bureau’s director, “I am committed to ensuring the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s assassination is thorough and exhaustive, pursuing every lead to its conclusion.
“The full weight of America’s law enforcement agencies are actively following the evidence that has emerged, but our efforts extend beyond initial findings. We are examining every facet of this assassination.”
“The entire FBI mourns the loss of Charlie Kirk,” Patel concluded.
“We will not rest until justice is served, and our investigation into this assassination will continue until every question is answered.”
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