politics
April 1, 2026
Charlie Kirk bullet not linked to alleged killer Robinson’s rifle, lawyers say
The bullet that killed Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk does not conclusively match suspect Tyler Robinson’s gun, lawyers for Robinson have claimed
TL;DR
- Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson claim the ATF could not conclusively link the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk to Robinson's rifle.
- The defense cited an internal ATF report in a request to delay Robinson's preliminary hearing.
- They stated a need for more time to review bullet analysis and DNA evidence from the crime scene.
- Robinson confessed to the killing in text messages with his transgender lover, according to investigators.
- Prosecutors have found DNA matching Robinson on the rifle's trigger.
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