Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Charlie Kirk was killed, and prosecutors are presenting evidence about what may have motivated the killing. They point to an engraved bullet as suggesting the killing was connected to his politics. The case appears to involve disagreement over what the evidence shows about the shooter's intent.
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1 sourceBullet engraving could be key to whether prosecutors seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk case