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Charlie Kirk's alleged killer's 5-day preliminary hearing is underway. Here's what to expect.
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CBS Texas , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The officer's testimony is part of an effort to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. A preliminary hearing is in progress for the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk.
A preliminary hearing is in progress for the alleged killer of Charlie Kirk. The case involves a Utah man accused of murder. A key witness is a former police officer who claims to have seen the shooting.
He later found evidence on a nearby rooftop that suggested someone had been positioned to shoot. The officer's testimony is part of an effort to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. Kirk's family members were present in the courtroom to hear the testimony.
Further details about the case and the hearing are available from CBS Texas.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
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