Mystery Bearded Man Seen Cheering And

A new video circulating on social media shows a bearded man in the crowd appearing to pump his fist

and shout as others ducked for cover in the seconds after the fatal shooting of

conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University,

triggering a wave of online speculation and fresh appeals from authorities for the public to submit

unedited footage directly to investigators. In reports amplifying the clip, outlets described the man

turning back toward the sound of the gunshot while remaining on his feet as chaos unfolded.

The man has not been identified by law enforcement, and officials have not said whether they believe he is connected to the shooting.

They urged the public to avoid doxxing or harassing anyone shown in bystander videos and to rely on official channels for verified updates.

The video featuring the unidentified bearded man, widely shared on Thursday and Friday,

shows a figure in a dark T-shirt and backward cap remaining upright as nearby attendees drop, with some accounts asserting he

shouted “USA” while gesturing in the air. The clip, which is one of many bystander recordings now flooding social networks,

has been presented by commentators as troubling for its apparent contrast with the immediate reactions of those around him.

Newsrooms that referenced the footage emphasized that the man’s identity and intentions were not known.

Officials have not indicated that the individual captured in the clip is a suspect, a person of interest, or otherwise sought by investigators.