Authorities detail what was engraved on bullet casings in Charlie Kirk shooting

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12 Sep 2025 • 11:08 PM MYT
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  • Tyler Robinson, 22, has been accused of fatally shooting Republican activist Charlie Kirk, 31, on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University.
  • Utah Governor Spencer Cox said that Robinson had expressed negative views of Kirk, believing him to be "full of hate and spreading hate."
  • Law enforcement found ammunition at the scene with inscriptions, including "Hey, fascist! Catch!" and an apparent reference to the anti-fascist song "Bella Ciao."
  • Another read, “If you read this, you are gay lmao.”
  • Investigators said that Robinson confessed or implied his involvement to a family member, who then coordinated with authorities.

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