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Rifle Behind Charlie Kirk’s Killing May Be Untraceable Relic From WWI

  • The gun used to kill Charlie Kirk is identified as a Mauser Model 98, possibly untraceable due to its age, according to authorities.
  • Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of the murder, with DNA evidence linking him to the weapon used.
  • Robinson allegedly chose the rifle for its difficulty in tracing due to its age and lack of serial numbers, according to police.
  • Officials indicate that vintage firearms complicate investigations as many unmarked weapons exist in American homes.
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Rifle behind Charlie Kirk’s killing may be untraceable relic from WWI

Authorities said the gun used in the killing of Charlie Kirk may be a decades-old, untraceable rifle.

·Washington, United States
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The Washington Standard broke the news in on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
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