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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said ‘he wishes he hadn’t done it,’ roommate says in video
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points The defendant, Tyler Robinson, allegedly expressed regret to his roommate about the incident. A court proceeding has revealed information about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A court proceeding has revealed information about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The defendant, Tyler Robinson, allegedly expressed regret to his roommate about the incident. This conversation took place in their apartment in southeastern Utah, far from the site of the shooting at Utah Valley University.
Further details about the case are available from the source. The defendant's comments and actions following the incident have been presented in court, including a post on a social media platform.
The case is ongoing, with defense attorneys having made unsuccessful arguments in court. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
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