The viral claim suggesting that a video shows Charlie Kirk’s shooter fleeing the scene is false. The video is unrelated to the Utah Valley University incident and has been available online since at least July 29, 2025. Verified reports confirm that the clip actually captures the Grand Sierra Resort shooting suspect escaping on July 28.
The false claim was spread by accounts @AnissaBade47281 and @iamIMP_1, who captioned the clip: “New video surfaces showing Charlie Kirk’s real shooter escaping after the shooting🚨❗️#CharlieKirk #BreakingNews #CharlieKirkVideo #CharlieKirkShot.”
Another account, @InfinaAlerts, also posted the same video with a similar caption but later deleted the post.
Truth: Video Shows Reno Shooting Suspect, Not Charlie Kirk’s Attacker
As this claim gained traction, it drew our attention. The D-Intent Data Team investigated using reverse image search, frame by frame analysis and credible sources. Our findings led us to a Fox Reno report titled “Viral video captures Grand Sierra Resort shooting suspect running from scene.” The footage dates back to July 28, 2025, when a suspect opened fire at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, before fleeing. The video was widely circulated online the next day, on July 29, 2025.
Additionally, one of the images shared alongside the clip was traced back to Wikipedia, under sections related to police brutality in the United States and racism against African Americans, confirming that it was also unrelated to the Utah shooting.
This proves the viral video has no link whatsoever to Charlie Kirk’s killing. It documents an entirely different event—the Reno resort shooting.
3863
— D-Intent Data (@dintentdata) September 11, 2025
ANALYSIS: Misleading
FACT: A video showing an individual running, escaping after committing a crime, is being circulated with the false claim that it depicts Charlie Kirk’s real shooter fleeing the scene. In reality, this is an old video that has been available (1/3) pic.twitter.com/HfOLRVYA1s
Intent:
Influencers are circulating unrelated videos with misleading claims to get the spotlight on social media over Charlie Kirk’s death.
Conclusion:
Claim: A video shows Charlie Kirk’s real shooter escaping after the attack.
Fact: The video is from the Reno resort shooting (July 28, 2025) and has no connection to Charlie Kirk’s death.
Related Article: Fact Check: Old 2019 Satirical Image Falsely Linked to Charlie Kirk Shooting
