A new court filing in the case surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk claims that the bullet recovered from the victim does not match the rifle authorities have tied to the suspect, according to documents obtained by TMZ.
The filing, submitted by attorneys for Tyler Robinson, cites a Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives summary report that allegedly found investigators were unable to link the fatal bullet to the rifle identified by prosecutors as the weapon used in the shooting.
The defense argues the discrepancy raises questions about a central element of the prosecution’s case. The rifle, reportedly belonging to Robinson’s grandfather, has been a key piece of evidence cited by investigators, including in connection with prior statements and alleged communications.
In the filing, Robinson’s attorneys indicate they may call an ATF firearms analyst to testify about the findings as potential exculpatory evidence. The defense also states that significant portions of forensic evidence remain incomplete or have not yet been fully reviewed.
According to the filing, prosecutors have provided the defense with extensive discovery materials, including tens of thousands of documents, dozens of hours of audio, and hundreds of hours of video. Defense attorneys said they will need additional time to review the evidence and assess its reliability.
Robinson is facing multiple charges, including aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury. If convicted, he could face the death penalty.
Authorities have alleged that Robinson confessed to his father following the shooting, which occurred on the campus of Utah Valley University on Sept. 10. He later surrendered to law enforcement.
Prosecutors have not publicly responded to the claims outlined in the filing.
The case remains ongoing.
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