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Charlie Kirk murder: Tyler Robinson's ex-roommate says Robinson was 'engraving bullets' month before shooting
By Nick Viviani at FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
Key takeaway In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving bullets" around a month before the alleged shooting.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The upcoming testimony in the Charlie Kirk murder case will likely draw significant attention from the Trophy Club community, given the high-profile nature of the victim and the accused. As the preliminary hearing nears its conclusion, residents will be watching closely to see if Tyler Robinson will be bound over for trial. The redactions ordered by the judge to the suspect's ex-lover's video testimony may impact the prosecution's case, and observers will be interested in how this affects the overall trajectory of the proceedings. With the potential for the case to move forward, Trophy Club residents can expect continued media scrutiny and a heightened focus on public safety in the area. The community's reaction to the developments in the case will be telling, particularly if the trial were to take place locally, potentially drawing widespread attention to the city's justice system.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth (KDFW) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson was back in court for the fourth day this week for his preliminary hearing where prosecutors played a video interview with Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs in open court for the first time. In the video, Twiggs said Robinson began "engraving b...
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