Live Updates: Officer Tells of Charlie Kirk’s Death and the Hunt for a Killer

Key Points:

• A preliminary hearing is underway in Provo, Utah, to determine if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial against Mr. Robinson, who faces aggravated murder charges and the death penalty if convicted.
• Prosecutors plan to present surveillance footage, autopsy reports, witness statements, and a video interview with Mr. Robinson’s former roommate, Lance Twiggs, who has immunity and may provide insight into the motive.
• Investigators allege Mr. Robinson targeted Charlie Kirk due to his political views, supported by text messages in which Robinson admits to the killing, citing Kirk’s “hatred” as a reason.
• The hearing has emotional weight, with Mr. Kirk’s widow present and law enforcement officers testifying; the defense has yet to enter a plea or clarify its strategy but is expected to challenge procedural aspects.
• Key dates in the case include the shooting on September 10, 2025, Mr. Robinson’s arrest on September 11, formal charges on September 16, and ongoing court proceedings through mid-2026, with the current hearing focused on establishing probable cause.