Tyler Robinson hearing day 4 LIVE updates: Court shown rifle tied to Tyler Robinson in Charlie Kirk case

A Utah Department of Public Safety investigator used a map of the Utah Valley University campus to show where prosecutors allege Tyler Robinson fired the shot that killed Charlie Kirk. During her testimony, Sgt. Jennifer Faumuina also discussed the distance between Robinson’s alleged position and the location where Kirk was standing when he was shot.

Tyler Robinson’s attorney Michael Burt argued in court that the hearing was drifting away from its main purpose and accused Charlie Kirk’s family lawyer of wasting valuable court time. Burt said the focus should remain on reviewing evidence and determining probable cause, rather than debating issues involving third parties. He also argued that Kirk’s family already had access to information that has been publicly discussed and could address those matters outside the courtroom.

A Utah Department of Public Safety investigator testified about several phrases etched onto cartridge casings recovered during the Charlie Kirk investigation. According to court testimony, the inscriptions included internet memes, anti-fascist references and joke messages. Among the phrases read aloud in court were “Bella Ciao” lyrics, “Hey, fascist! Catch!”, “TEST SHOT” and other internet-inspired messages that investigators said were found on ammunition linked to the case.

Prosecutors on Thursday displayed photos of the rifle investigators say Tyler Robinson used in the killing of Charlie Kirk, showing the weapon wrapped in a towel where authorities said it was found. The hearing also featured statements from Robinson’s former roommate Lance Twiggs, who told investigators that the man seen in FBI-released surveillance images from Utah Valley University looked like Robinson, though he could not be completely certain because of the footage quality. Twiggs further said Robinson occasionally spoke about politics, including discussions related to President Donald Trump and government policies.

According to testimony cited by Fox News, Lance Twiggs told authorities that Tyler Robinson had begun “engraving bullets” around a month before the Charlie Kirk shooting. Twiggs said Robinson had asked about using a Dremel tool to create messages on bullets, claiming at the time that he wanted to use them for hunting.

Twiggs told investigators he did not think much of the request initially but later connected it to the shooting investigation.

Prosecutors presented alleged text messages exchanged between Tyler Robinson and his former roommate and romantic partner, Lance Twiggs. In the messages, Robinson allegedly wrote that he had “enough of his hatred” and that “some hate can’t be negotiated out.”

Fox News reported that another alleged message showed Robinson discussing retrieving his rifle and claiming he had left no evidence behind.

The court has gone into recess for a lunch break after Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent Brian Davis finished his testimony. The defence informed the court that it would not cross-examine Davis following his questioning by prosecutors.

Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent Brian Davis resumed his testimony after the court finished viewing the recorded interview of Lance Twiggs. Prosecutors are now presenting text messages exchanged between Tyler Robinson and his former roommate and romantic partner following the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Davis read messages in which Robinson allegedly wrote, “I am still okay my love,” before saying he needed to retrieve his gun. When Twiggs asked, “You weren’t the one who did it right????”, Robinson allegedly replied, “I am, I’m sorry.”

The courtroom has finished viewing the recorded interview of Lance Twiggs. Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent Brian Davis has resumed testimony and is now walking the court through text messages as prosecutors continue presenting evidence.

Jeffrey Neiman, an attorney representing Erika Kirk and the Kirk family, urged Judge Tony Graf to allow more evidence to be displayed in the courtroom, even if it is not shown on the public livestream. “The Kirk family has waited 10 months for this hearing,” Neiman told the court as per BBC, arguing the family has “a right to see and feel what is going on in the court.”

Prosecutors have pointed to messages allegedly exchanged between Tyler Robinson and his roommate Lance Twiggs after the shooting as part of their argument about motive. Court documents cite a note and text messages in which Robinson allegedly referenced Kirk’s views, while prosecutors have argued his political and gender-related disagreements with Kirk may be relevant to the case.

Prosecutors have presented video footage, witness testimony and physical evidence as they seek to establish probable cause for trial against Tyler Robinson, reported BBC. Investigators testified about Robinson’s alleged movements before the shooting, footage from the day of the attack, a recovered rifle and evidence from the rooftop where Charlie Kirk was shot.

According to the BBC, Lance Twiggs was Tyler Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner at the time Charlie Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. Investigators say Robinson exchanged text messages with Twiggs after the shooting, and the court is expected to hear parts of Twiggs’ interviews with law enforcement.

Judge Tony Graf ruled that certain portions of video statements from Tyler Robinson’s roommate Lance Twiggs will not be played in court, reported BBC. The judge provided timestamps for sections to be removed, with prosecutors and defense attorneys debating which parts should be redacted. Investigators say Robinson communicated with Twiggs after the shooting.

According to the BBC, Judge Tony Graf ruled that not all evidence exhibits presented during Tyler Robinson’s hearing will be shown publicly. The court will follow a tiered system, with some exhibits visible only inside the courtroom and others available on the public livestream, while balancing transparency with the rights of the parties involved.

Prosecutors showed video footage of Tyler Robinson after he surrendered to law enforcement at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. The short, silent clip showed Robinson standing in a room wearing a T-shirt and baseball cap, though it was unclear whether he was being interviewed by investigators at the time.

Fox News Digital reporter Michael Ruiz analyzed Tyler Robinson’s body language during the preliminary hearing, particularly when prosecutors and witnesses referenced his roommate, Lance Twiggs.

“Tyler Robinson appeared visible uneasy today at times during the hearing, especially during mentions of Lance Twiggs, taking deep breaths, fidgeting and adjusting his suit jacket,” Ruiz wrote on X. “We were not shown the video of Twiggs’ interview with police and expect to see only a redacted version tomorrow.”