India, Sept. 11 -- The search for the sniper responsible for assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk has intensified, with the FBI holding a press conference on Thursday to provide updates on the situation.

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot during an event at the Utah Valley University in Orem, following which he passed away. His killing has been condemned on both sides of the political spectrum in the United States, with international leaders also paying tribute.

The gunshot which killed Kirk seemed to come from a distant rooftop at the university campus, according to the Associated Press. Videos show Kirk recoiling after the bullet was fired, with mayhem all around him after the shot.

The FBI said that the assassin had jumped off t...