Preliminary Hearing for Charlie Kirk Killer | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

A high-stakes preliminary hearing kicks off this week for Tyler Robinson, the 23-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in March. With five days of intense courtroom proceedings ahead, prosecutors will unveil damning evidence — DNA, autopsy reports, investigator testimony, and video footage — to convince the judge there’s enough to proceed to trial. Kirk, a passionate debate host known for tackling tough issues like gun control, is remembered by his family as a devoted husband, father, and friend, who’ve asked for privacy as they navigate this painful…