New Disturbing Detail in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

Utah prosecutors are arguing that accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson rarely hit the bullseye during practice sessions with the suspected murder weapon. They say this poor accuracy proves he knowingly placed bystanders at great risk when he fired from a rooftop toward a crowded campus event.

Robinson is charged with fatally shooting Kirk in the neck during a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in September 2025. Prosecutors allege he drove from southern Utah, positioned himself on a rooftop, and fired a single shot that struck Kirk while the conservative activist was taking questions from the audience.

In a court filing made public this week, prosecutors stated Robinson “seldom hit the bullseye and sometimes missed the target completely” in practice. They argue this demonstrates he understood the danger of shooting into a large crowd of thousands.

The defense has sought to remove the death penalty from consideration by claiming the shot came from above the crowd, struck only the intended target, and did not endanger others. Prosecutors countered that any reasonable inference must favor the state at the preliminary hearing stage.

A week-long preliminary hearing took place in early July. Judge Tony Graf Jr. is expected to rule by September 1 on whether the case proceeds to trial. Evidence presented included images of practice targets and the recovered rifle.

Robinson has not entered a plea. Prosecutors maintain the shooting created a great risk of death to people other than Kirk and that Robinson knew of that risk — the aggravating factor needed to pursue capital punishment.

The case continues to draw national attention as both sides prepare for the next phase of proceedings. The focus on Robinson’s marksmanship has become a central point in the fight over potential sentencing options.