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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 4 News (KDFW, Dallas-Fort Worth) — 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 Flower Mound News
The potential introduction of the roommate's video testimony in the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing raises questions about the impact of this case on Flower Mound 's sense of community and public safety. As the hearing enters its final days, residents are likely watching closely to see how the justice system handles a crime that has garnered significant attention. The fact that a recorded interview with the roommate of the accused may be played in court suggests that prosecutors are building a case that relies on testimony from those close to Robinson. This could have implications for how the community perceives the relationships between individuals involved in the case, and may spark discussions about the role of social connections in preventing or reporting crimes in Flower Mound. The outcome of the hearing will be closely watched by local residents, who are eager to see justice served in the Charlie Kirk murder case.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News (KDFW, Dallas-Fort Worth) — 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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