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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing said 'he wishes he hadn't done it,' roommate says in video
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk Hannah Schoenbaum And Matthew Brown, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points The roommate, Lance Twiggs, reported that Robinson made the statement the day after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. A court hearing has revealed new information about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
A court hearing has revealed new information about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A recording played in court showed the defendant, Tyler Robinson, expressing regret to his roommate about the incident.
The roommate, Lance Twiggs, reported that Robinson made the statement the day after Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University. Twiggs is also Robinson's romantic partner.
Further details about the case are available from the source, including Robinson's online activities before turning himself in and the charges he faces, which include aggravated murder.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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