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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 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· 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 Barton Creek News
The upcoming playback of the roommate's video testimony in the Tyler Robinson case will be closely watched by the Barton Creek community, where concerns about public safety and the justice system's handling of violent crimes are always paramount. As the preliminary hearing nears its conclusion, residents will be looking for any indication of how the prosecution plans to build its case against Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The fact that a judge has ordered redactions to the testimony suggests there may be sensitive information that could impact the trial's outcome. With the possibility of the trial proceeding, Barton Creek residents can expect heightened attention to the case from local media and community leaders, who will be scrutinizing the court's handling of the evidence and the potential implications for the community's sense of security.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
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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