See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS and RUTH STYLES AND LUKE KENTON IN PROVO, UTAH Updated: 21:06 BST, 7 July 2026
Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson was seen walking in a limp in security footage played in court at his pre trial hearing on Tuesday. Earlier today, the defense was dealt a massive blow after the judge ruled prosecutors could play the never-before-seen footage of his movements on the day Kirk was killed.After months of back-and-forth over the footage, Judge Tony Graf allowed video of Robinson driving into a parking garage, walking away, returning, and leaving to be played in court today.Former Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent David Hull described the footage as it was played to court, and revealed that Robinson spoke with members of Kirk's group, Turning Point USA, and got Chick-fil-A before the shooting.Robinson's parents appeared to smile as they arrived for the second day of his key evidence hearing, where prosecutors are expected to play testimony from his transgender lover.Kirk's parents, Robert and Kathryn Kirk, looked somber as they arrived at the Utah courthouse on Tuesday, while his widow Erika quietly entered through a private entrance after a dramatic first day in court.Robinson, 23, is accused of fatally shooting Kirk as the conservative firebrand spoke in front of thousands of people at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.Prosecutors are expected to play bombshell testimony from Robinson's transgender lover, Lance Twiggs, who goes by Luna, today.Robinson allegedly confessed to Twiggs that he had shot and killed Kirk before turning himself in.Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Robinson and are using the hearing to prove that he should stand trial for murder. Follow the Daily Mail for the latest updates...Never-before-seen video of Tyler Robinson before Charlie Kirk shooting is shown in courtNever-before-seen footage of Tyler Robinson's movements the day of Charlie Kirk's assassination is being shown in court.The video showed a car that investigators say belongs to Robinson arrive at Utah Valley University's campus at 8.30am on September 10, 2025.Former Utah State Bureau of Investigation agent David Hull said they identified the vehicle as Robinson's based on information they were provided about his driver's license and vehicle records.Hull then identified Robinson as the man in a red shirt walking out of the parking garage. Robinson allegedly went to an amphitheater and interacted with Turning Point USA members before leaving.He eventually returned to campus and bought food from Chick-fil-A about two hours before the shooting.Hull then send Robinson is seen returning to campus in different clothing and walking with a limp.He allegedly walked in front of the Losee building, climbed onto the roof and was seen laying prone in the corner.Then the individual on the roof, believed to be Robinson, was seen leaving the area at 12.44pm MT.Erika Kirk forgives shooter at memorial service
