Surveillance Video Tracks Tyler Robinson Before 12:23 p.m. Charlie Kirk Shooting at UVU
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 12
Surveillance Video Tracks Tyler Robinson Before 12:23 p.m. Charlie Kirk Shooting at UVU
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 12
Summary
Court footage shown on day 2 of Tyler Robinson’s preliminary hearing traced the 23-year-old around Utah Valley University for hours before and seconds after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Sept. 10, 2025.
Prosecutors said the video shows Robinson reaching the Losee Center roof, crawling into a prone position near the edge before the 12:23 p.m. shot, then leaving immediately afterward, though the shooting itself is not captured.
Agent David Hull testified Robinson first arrived by car about 8:30 a.m., returned after 10 a.m. with a blue backpack, entered a wooded area and came back without it, then reappeared about 12:15 p.m. in different clothes but the same shoes.
That wooded area later yielded a rifle, Hull said, and cross-examination established no gun is visible on the video; he described the object Robinson carried after the shot as long, concealed or bagged and possibly a firearm.
Judge Tony Graf set oral arguments on the preliminary-hearing evidence for Sept. 1 as prosecutors seek the death penalty and Kirk’s family presses to move the case toward trial.
Will an inconclusive ballistics report be enough to challenge the suspect's alleged confession and damning DNA evidence?
As oral arguments approach, how pivotal will the testimony of the suspect's immunized ex-roommate be for the prosecution's case?
The 2025 Charlie Kirk Shooting at Utah Valley University: Legal Proceedings, Evidence, and National Impact
Overview
The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September 2025, witnessed by thousands and condemned by politicians, has led to a high-profile legal battle against Tyler Robinson. As Judge Tony Graf prepares to decide if there is enough probable cause for a full trial, the case centers on DNA evidence linking Robinson to the crime scene and intense scrutiny of both prosecution and defense strategies. The preliminary hearing revealed key evidence and exposed weaknesses, while the upcoming ruling will shape the next phase of a case that has sparked national debate, heightened campus security concerns, and deepened political divisions.