Prosecutors cite Robinson practice misses in Kirk case
By The BriefBrief
Utah prosecutors told a preliminary hearing that Tyler Robinson “seldom hit the bullseye” and sometimes missed during practice shots with the suspected murder weapon. They argued the defendant knowingly put bystanders at great risk when shooting toward a crowd after Charlie Kirk was struck in the neck.
WHO:Utah prosecutors
WHAT:Prosecutors argued in Robinson’s preliminary hearing that his practice shots missed the target, supporting claims that he endangered bystanders.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 11:43 AM ET
WHERE:Provo, Utah, USA
WHY:The argument was presented to oppose removing the potential death penalty from the case and to support claims about risk to bystanders.
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