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RandySF

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Thu Sep 11, 2025, 01:53 PM Sep 2025

Official Walks Back Report on Engraved Ammunition [View all]

According to a preliminary internal report circulated inside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, federal and local officials recovered ammunition with the rifle that appeared to be engraved with statements “expressing transgender and anti-fascist ideology.”

But a senior law enforcement official with direct knowledge of the investigation cautioned that report had not been verified by A.T.F. analysts, did not match other summaries of the evidence, and might turn out to have been misread or misinterpreted. In fast-moving investigations, such status reports are not made public because they often contain a mixture of accurate and inaccurate information.



https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09/11/us/charlie-kirk-shooting-news?smid=url-share#29d455a8-1b57-564e-9431-b13e1fbdb831

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I figured it was fake Jilly_in_VA Sep 2025 #1
But now it's out there and that's the point. Just like the "Tim Walz friend shot the Minnesota legislator" bullshit Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2025 #9
And distributed here in multiple posts MichMan Sep 2025 #14
It was distributed orangecrush Sep 2025 #20
Discussing something is "distributing"? dpibel Sep 2025 #34
Anyone using a term like "transgender ideology" is looking to stir up trouble. Aristus Sep 2025 #2
"Transgender people should have equal rights" maxsolomon Sep 2025 #16
Only radical to the Charlie Kirks of the world. Aristus Sep 2025 #17
And anything like that on here Jilly_in_VA Sep 2025 #18
It's been telling to see who picked up that ball and ran with it. Torchlight Sep 2025 #3
Was the bullet also engraved with a life size image of Trump's birthday card? Ping Tung Sep 2025 #7
The toothpaste is out of the tube and they know it. Klarkashton Sep 2025 #4
And it becomes another way for us to know who is an idiot and a gullible sucker. Throw it in their faces. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #26
Oh...it WILL be Traildogbob Sep 2025 #5
Perhaps the snake will be required to swallow its OWN tail..or tale? BattleRow Sep 2025 #22
His Cankles Traildogbob Sep 2025 #24
Ouch. rubbersole Sep 2025 #25
Now,Bob,don't be shy..tell us how you really feel..lol. BattleRow Sep 2025 #37
Ahh! Traildogbob Sep 2025 #42
I'm sure the President will calibrate his comments accordingly BeyondGeography Sep 2025 #6
I had no idea that engraved ammunition was even a thing. 3catwoman3 Sep 2025 #8
Engraved casings suggest black powder ammo to me... haele Sep 2025 #10
I've read that engraving or scratching bullet casing makes each bullet unpredictable & slightly different in flight path Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #28
You didn't hear about Luigi Mangione? Taylor Picker Sep 2025 #12
Obviously not. There's a limit to how much... 3catwoman3 Sep 2025 #15
Mangione shot at very close range, not needing long distance accuracy. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Sep 2025 #29
Probably has half the wingnuts going to the basement at their parent's house... rubbersole Sep 2025 #27
... Solly Mack Sep 2025 #11
So, come to shut the barn door already? Shame about all those loose horses... 0rganism Sep 2025 #13
Probably won't stop the MAGA folks... skypilot Sep 2025 #19
So the NYTimes covers their ass by calling it "a fast-moving investigation". GMAFB FadedMullet Sep 2025 #21
...and it doesn't matter; the narrative is out there now - and he nutjobs LeftinOH Sep 2025 #23
Was just reported again as true dweller Sep 2025 #30
Patel doesn't know what he's doing.... Lovie777 Sep 2025 #31
I also have some questions on their so called palm and forearm prints. Firstly he was wearing long sleeves Bev54 Sep 2025 #32
No, they will say the prints match Chuck Schumer! usedtobedemgurl Sep 2025 #38
Even if the "engravings" story is proven to be false, and officials confirm it to be false, the far right will always Fil1957 Sep 2025 #33
That they needed to muddy the waters is a big tell. Trump MAGAtes are never Autumn Sep 2025 #35
"misread or misinterpreted". HAH! Deliberately lied like the master does is more like it. Wonder Why Sep 2025 #36
What exactly are swong19104 Sep 2025 #39
They mean deliberately misread and misinterpreted. ananda Sep 2025 #40
"Walks back" equals "Admitted it was a lie." Iggo Sep 2025 #41
If A Bullet Is Engraved Deep State Witch Sep 2025 #43
If "facts" are coming from anyone working Hassler Sep 2025 #44
Usually, if a republican's lips are moving, they're lying MerryBlooms Sep 2025 #45
Even if engraved into casing, it would obviously be a plant and indication of sinister plot within the white wing cult. Silent Type Sep 2025 #46
Sernior law enforcement official should have added that it might be a lie. nt eppur_se_muova Sep 2025 #47
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