Charlie Kirk assassination prosecutors unveil video showing accused sniper in shooting position

Utah prosecutors presented video evidence Tuesday that an investigator claims shows the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk in a sniper's position. The footage was shown during the second day of a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, where prosecutors are attempting to persuade District Court Judge Tony Graf to proceed with a trial for Tyler Robinson.

Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting Kirk, 31, at Utah Valley University in September 2025 while Kirk was engaging with students. Investigators allege Robinson positioned himself on the roof of a campus building. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson, who faces seven criminal charges, including aggravated murder, in one of the most high-profile homicide cases in the United States.

Investigator David Hull testified that the video, recorded as the shot was fired, shows the individual, identified as Robinson, standing up and moving across the building. The hearing, expected to last all week, represents the first public examination of the evidence against Robinson. This case comes amid heightened concerns over political violence in the U.S., following a series of attacks.

Erika Kirk, the victim's widow and successor as leader of Turning Point USA, was present in the courtroom. Robinson has not yet entered a plea, and his lawyers have not commented on his guilt or innocence. Hull also presented surveillance video showing Robinson interacting with Turning Point USA representatives on the day of the shooting and checking access to the roof. The defense has sought to introduce doubt, suggesting other individuals might have been involved.

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and the individual then stands up and then moves across the building to the north.