Ballistics Inconclusive in Charlie Kirk Shooting, Forcing Court Delays
TL;DR
An ATF ballistics analysis could not conclusively link a recovered bullet fragment to the rifle used in the Charlie Kirk killing; the FBI is conducting additional tests. The defense seeks a delay to the May preliminary hearing as prosecutors pursue the death penalty. DNA matching Robinson was found on the rifle’s trigger and cartridges, though defense notes DNA from multiple people on some items; a camera-ban hearing is set for April 17.
- Charlie Kirk bullet analysis finds no conclusive link to rifle found near scene The Guardian
- Questions emerge about bullet used to kill Charlie Kirk Yahoo
- Charlie Kirk shooting suspect's lawyers question bullet fragment evidence ahead of hearing NBC News
- Tyler Robinson wants preliminary hearing pushed back, citing substantial evidence to review KSL.com
- Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin's defense team reveals who will be called to testify: court docs Fox News
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