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Preliminary Hearing Begins for Man Charged in Charlie Kirk Killing
A five-day preliminary hearing began Monday for Tyler Robinson, 23, charged with aggravated murder in the September 2025 killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty and presented initial evidence including video and witness testimony.
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A five-day preliminary hearing began Monday in Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, for Tyler Robinson, 23, who is charged with aggravated murder in the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Former Utah Valley University officer Christopher Bagley testified that he found an apparent sniper pad on a nearby gravel rooftop after the shooting.
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Bagley said he witnessed Kirk’s killing on September 10 while the activist spoke to a crowd of thousands.
Kirk’s parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, his widow Erika Kirk, and Donald Trump Jr. attended the hearing. Robinson’s parents were also present. Robinson appeared in a gray suit with his wrists shackled to a chain around his waist and has not yet entered a plea.
Prosecutors aired new video that investigators believe showed Robinson getting in and out of his vehicle on September 10 and 11. Utah State Bureau of Investigations Agent David Hull described additional videos that depicted the crowd, Kirk interacting with spectators, the moment he was shot, and security administering first aid.
Defense attorney Kathryn Nester asked Bagley about an empty pistol holster found on the ground after the crowd fled.
Judge Tony Graf blocked introduction of a compilation of surveillance videos from Utah Valley University because some had been altered. Prosecutors said they plan to present DNA evidence linking Robinson to the suspected murder weapon, autopsy findings, witness statements, and video of the killing.
