Federal and state investigators are appealing for the public's help in finding the person who assasinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The searched continued early Friday, nearly two days after Kirk was killed on the Utah Valley University campus in Orem. Authorities have released photos and video of the person who they believe is responsible traversing the campus. Other clues include a palm print, a shoe impression and a high-powered rifle found in a wooded area along the path the shooter fled. But they have yet to name a suspect or cite a motive in the killing.

At least six historically Black colleges and universities received threats or “potential” threats Thursday, prompting lockdowns and class cancellations. Southern University in Louisiana, Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University in Georgia, Virginia State University, Hampton University in Virginia and Bethune-Cookman University in Florida all reported threats. Although initial threats have been investigated and lockdowns have since been lifted, some universities have opted to call off classes for the rest of the week or send students home. The abundance of caution comes a day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah university and a shooting at a Colorado high school.

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Baton Rouge Police block the entrance of Southern University's campus at the corner of Harding Boulevard and Scenic Highway, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Baton Rouge, La., after a threat led administers to announce a lockdown. (Javier Gallegos/The Advocate via AP)

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Baton Rouge Police block the entrance of Southern University's campus at the corner of Harding Boulevard and Scenic Highway, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, after a threat led administers to announce a lockdown, in Baton Rouge, La. (Javier Gallegos/The Advocate via AP)

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FILE - The campus of Clark Atlanta University is seen April 21, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jeff Martin, File)