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Video shown in court shows Charlie Kirk killing suspect told roommate 'he wishes he hadn't done it'
By AP at ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
The defendant in Charlie Kirk's killing told his roommate "he wishes he hadn't done it" the day after Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to a crowd at Utah Valley University, according to a recording played in a Utah court Thursday.
Why this matters in The Bellaire
The decision by Utah prosecutors to play redacted statements from the suspect's roommate in the Charlie Kirk assassination case will likely be closely followed by the Houston area community, given Kirk's connections to local conservative groups. As the case unfolds, Bellaire residents may be interested in how the prosecution's strategy plays out, particularly in terms of how the roommate's testimony is used to build a case against the accused. The fact that the statements will be redacted suggests that there may be sensitive information that prosecutors are choosing to withhold, which could raise questions about the potential impact on the trial's outcome. With the Houston area being a hub for political activism, the community will be watching to see how this high-profile case is handled and what implications it may have for local political discourse.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
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