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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)
· 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 Tomball News
The decision by Utah prosecutors to play redacted statements from the suspect's roommate in the Charlie Kirk assassination case may have implications for how similar cases are handled in Harris County, where Tomball is located. As the case unfolds, local residents may be watching to see how the use of such statements affects the trial's outcome. In Tomball, community discussions around public safety and the handling of high-profile cases often touch on the balance between investigative needs and individual rights. The fact that these statements will be played in open court raises questions about what local law enforcement and prosecutors might learn from this approach, and whether it could influence their own strategies in future cases. Residents of Tomball and the surrounding Houston area will likely be following this case closely to see how it might impact local justice systems.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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.
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