New video of Charlie Kirk person of interest, Naval Academy hoax triggers lockdown: Unbiased Updates, Sept. 12, 2025
Investigators released new video and images of the shooting suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. As the manhunt ramps up, mourners across the country gathered to remember the conservative commentator.
Plus, what started as a false “active shooter” alert in Annapolis turned into a frightening lockdown — and ended with a student shot after mistaking an officer for the gunman.
Also, Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Kyiv, meeting injured troops and unveiling his Invictus Games plan to help the war-wounded recover through sport and rehabilitation.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.
FBI releases new video in Charlie Kirk assassination as manhunt intensifies
The FBI has released a new video in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The shooter remains on the loose more than 30 hours after Kirk was gunned down at Utah Valley University.
The footage shows a person springing across a campus rooftop just after the deadly shot, jumping down from the building, then hurrying off near a parking lot into the street. Investigators later found a bolt-action rifle believed to be used in the attack, along with palm and shoe prints and possible DNA.
Officials also released photographs of a person of interest: an individual in sunglasses, a cap and a black shirt with an eagle and the U.S. flag.
So far, the person of interest has not been identified by facial recognition or other technology.
In a press conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox called the shooter an “evil human being,” and vowed to pursue the death penalty if they’re caught.
FBI Director Kash Patel flew to Utah to oversee the case but did not speak at the briefing.
Officials said they’ve received more than 7,000 tips, including more digital leads than in any case since the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013.
Across the country, vigils have popped up honoring Kirk. Candles were placed in Orem, Utah, flowers at Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix and supporters gathered at the Utah Capitol. Vigils were also held in Kirk’s Illinois hometown.
In Salt Lake City on Thursday, Vice President JD Vance helped carry Kirk’s casket to Air Force Two. Kirk’s wife watched tearfully as the flag-draped coffin passed.
Air Force Two flew the casket to Phoenix, escorted by Vance and his wife, Usha, who held Erika Kirk’s hand as they deplaned.
Kirk will be laid to rest in Arizona. He lived in Scottsdale.
President Donald Trump said he will attend Kirk’s funeral.
Confusion at US Naval Academy in Maryland amid fears of active shooter
What began as a report of an active shooter at the U.S. Naval Academy turned out to be a hoax. But the reaction on campus reflected real fear.
Investigators tracked the threat to a former midshipman on a chat site, who logged in from his parents’ home in the Midwest.
The campus went on lockdown.
Students and staff received an email warning that said, “Get inside and lock your door right now. Not a drill.”
Amid the chaos, a student confused a police officer for the gunman, struck him in the head with a rifle and the officer returned fire.
The student was shot in the arm. Both are expected to recover.
By 9 p.m., the Baltimore Sun reported that the academy remained on lockdown, and people were told to avoid the area.
The Navy women’s soccer game was canceled.
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicts Bolsonaro of plotting coup in 2022
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been convicted of plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. Brazil’s Supreme Court found him guilty of attempting to overturn the vote. It’s a verdict that makes Bolsonaro the first former president in the country’s history convicted of attacking democracy.
Justices said the evidence showed he acted to erode institutions, even approving plans to assassinate political rivals. Outside the court, supporters of the ruling celebrated. A trumpeter played as word spread of the guilty verdict.
Reporters asked Trump what he thought of the verdict shortly after it came out.
“I thought he was a good president of Brazil, and it’s very surprising that that could happen. It’s very much like they tried to do with me, but they didn’t get away with it at all,” Trump said. “I can only say this, I knew him as President of Brazil, he was a good man and I don’t see that happening.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio added that the United States will respond accordingly.
The court sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years in prison.
Paramount prepares bid for Warner Bros: Report
A blockbuster deal might happen in Hollywood.
Paramount Skydance, backed by the Ellison family, is preparing a majority cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
The offer would cover the entire company — from Warner’s movie studio and HBO Max to its cable networks CNN, TBS and TNT.
Warner Bros. Discovery has a market value of nearly $33 billion, more than twice the size of Paramount SkyDance, making the big offer an aggressive move.
The move comes just months after Paramount’s merger with Skydance, led by David Ellison, son of Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison.
If successful, it would merge two of Hollywood’s most iconic studios: home to “Barbie,” “Harry Potter,” “The White Lotus” and “Mission Impossible.”
Prince Harry visits Ukraine, promotes Invictus Games for wounded troops
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine early Friday, meeting injured troops and promoting his Invictus Games Foundation. He arrived in Kyiv with his team from the Invictus Games — the organization he founded after serving in the British Army.
The goal: help rehabilitate wounded soldiers through sports and competition — similar to the Paralympics.
He told The Guardian, “We can’t stop the war, but what we can do is do everything we can to help the recovery process.”
The visit is part of a four-day trip to Europe, which also included a rare meeting with his father, King Charles. It was their first face-to-face in nearly two years.
According to The Guardian, nearly 130,000 people in Ukraine have suffered permanent disabilities since the war started.
Harry said he hopes to refocus attention on the human cost of the conflict during a time when much of the world has become desensitized.
Straight from You
This morning, we’re not just reporting the news — we’re listening. We here at SAN are launching a new Friday segment: Straight from You.
Your comments, your questions. Fact-checked and answered.
Our SAN reporters scanned YouTube, found the most talked-about moments and are now following up. Let’s dive into the biggest ones this week:
You said:
The question: Why did Charlie Kirk’s shooter spark a manhunt when school shootings don’t?
The difference is the threat picture. Mass shootings usually demand speed to neutralize a suspect inside. Manhunts launch when an armed attacker is still at large and the danger is moving.
In Evergreen, the 16-year-old shooter fired at classmates, then turned the gun on himself. Police rushed inside, locked down classrooms, and secured the building within minutes. Active-shooter training since Columbine directs officers to enter quickly and stop the attacker on-scene. Most school shootings end there — because the gunman dies, is contained, or is captured inside the building.
By contrast, in Utah, the Kirk gunman fired a single long-range shot, escaped into the community, and left a high-powered rifle along the way. That triggered a fugitive response — state police, the FBI and U.S. Marshals pooling leads, pushing out images and offering rewards.
You said:
The question: Are NATO jets downing drones in Poland as Russia promotes a “false flag” narrative?
More than a dozen Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace during a large strike on Ukraine. NATO scrambled fighters from Poland and the Netherlands and shot them down. It was the first time alliance forces engaged enemy aircraft inside NATO territory.
Wreckage indicates that many of the drones were unarmed decoys designed to overwhelm defenses.
Moscow denied responsibility and floated claims that Ukraine staged the attack. But Polish analysts say those narratives align with Russian disinformation campaigns designed to muddy blame and undermine NATO unity.
For this, attribution isn’t based on speculation. NATO relies on radar tracks, air-defense logs and debris analysis — records that can be shared with allies and, if needed, the public.
You said:
The question: Why would legal residents fear ICE raids as collateral arrests disrupt some families?
ICE announced it’s targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records or previous deportation orders. However, fear extends further. Officers may make “collateral” arrests if they encounter other immigrants during a raid.
Many Chicago families are mixed-status, with U.S. Citizens and undocumented relatives living under the same roof—so one arrest can affect an entire household. And since protections for schools, hospitals, and churches have been rolled back, people aren’t sure where enforcement might come next.
That uncertainty causes even legal residents to change routines, skip appointments or avoid public places when raids increase.
Keep dropping comments, asking questions and SAN will tackle the biggest ones next week.
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