How 3D Laser Scanning Could Reconstruct the Charlie Kirk Shooting

"Crime scenes can change quickly. Chairs, tables, carswhatever was in the spacemay be moved, or people may lose track of them. And future discoveries about the crime may be difficult to connect to the scene. One of the best ways to immediately preserve a crime scene is with three-dimensional laser scans, which use light to map every object present. Today this technique is routinely used at major crime scenes. And experts say it's likely to be important in the investigation of Kirk's death."

"After majoring in chemistry and minoring in mathematics and physics at the University of Arizona, Haag spent nearly 25 years at New Mexico's Albuquerque Police Department, where he worked as a forensic scientist on a team that handled major crime scenes ranging from homicides to officer-involved shootings. He also now owns a private company that conducts many of the same services and provides training in shooting incident reconstruction worldwide."

Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking outdoors at Utah Valley University and was pronounced dead later that day. Officials reported a single shot that may have been fired from a nearby rooftop, and a massive manhunt followed with a suspect reported in custody. Crime scenes can change quickly as chairs, tables, cars, or people may be moved, making later discoveries difficult to connect. Three-dimensional laser scans use light to map every object present and can immediately preserve a scene. The technique is routinely used at major crime scenes. Michael Haag pioneered use of 3D scanning and brings decades of forensic experience and training.

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