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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 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· 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 Los Angeles
The revelation that Tyler Robinson was engraving bullets a month before the alleged shooting of Charlie Kirk raises questions about the accessibility of firearms and ammunition in Los Angeles . This detail suggests a level of preparation and intent that could have been missed by those around Robinson. As the preliminary hearing continues, the community will be watching to see how the court weighs the evidence presented, including the testimony of Robinson's ex-roommate Lance Twiggs. The fact that prosecutors played Twiggs' video interview in open court indicates the significance they place on his account. With the city's history of gun violence, this case will likely spark renewed discussions about gun safety and the need for stronger measures to prevent such tragedies. The outcome of this hearing will have implications for the community's understanding of the events leading up to the alleged shooting and the measures that can be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
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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