A former police officer from Utah Valley University, Chris Bagley, testified at a preliminary hearing regarding the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was killed on campus in September 2025. Bagley described the scene following the shooting, noting that Kirk slumped over after a gunshot was fired, prompting chaos among the crowd. He stated that he believed the sound of the gunshot resembled that of a rifle rather than a handgun.
Bagley reported seeing signs on the roof of the Losee building that suggested someone had aimed a firearm at Kirk's location. During cross-examination, Robinson's defense questioned the university's security measures for the event, revealing that only six officers were assigned to the event, with no preparatory meeting held prior.
The hearing is part of a weeklong process to determine if there is sufficient evidence for Robinson to stand trial on murder charges. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty for Robinson, who faces multiple charges related to Kirk's death. The case has garnered significant public attention due to the political implications of Kirk's assassination.