Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in the killing of Charlie Kirk presented Tuesday an engraved bullet with the inscription "Hey Fascist! CATCH!" as evidence that Kirk was targeted due to his political beliefs. The bullet found in the suspected murder weapon carries an overt political reference, according to prosecutors. The argument suggests that Kirk was specifically targeted because of his political views, which contrasts with Tyler Robinson, the defendant, who allegedly expressed regret for Kirk's "hatred" in a text message.

The defense team, however, questioned the strength of this evidence, arguing that it wasn't enough to prove a political motive. They also highlighted that Robinson had never discussed Kirk before the shooting and did not frequently speak about LGBTQ+ issues or gender rights. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not yet entered a plea. The case will be decided after a hearing on September 1.