Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck with a single high‑powered rifle round , fired from a Mauser‑type bolt‑action hunting rifle chambered in .30‑06.

What weapon was used

  • Law enforcement recovered an older‑make Mauser‑style bolt‑action rifle from a wooded area near Utah Valley University.
  • The rifle was chambered in .30‑06 , a common hunting caliber known for long‑range accuracy and power.
  • A spent cartridge was found still in the chamber, with several additional rounds in the magazine, indicating the shooter fired one shot at Kirk before fleeing.

How the shot struck him

  • Kirk was hit in the left side of the neck while speaking in a university courtyard; witnesses described a sudden gunshot followed by a large amount of blood and him collapsing.
  • Investigators believe the shot came from the roof of the Losee Center , roughly 100–200 yards away, consistent with the type of rifle recovered.

If you want, I can also break down what the .30‑06 round does ballistically and why this choice of weapon matters in the context of the attack.