There is a lot of controversy about whether or not Charlie was wearing a vest.
I am not an expert at all—but the consensus here seems to be that he was not wearing a vest based on comments of those close to him.
This 14 minute video on him wearing body armor is very good.
https://youtu.be/y6zPjo5Vogc?si=W3OQTdQ1leqkLtGm
I wouldn’t say there is a controversy. It looks like the bullet struck twice. If not a vest maybe bounced off his collar bone. Regardless. The man was assassinated by a democrat party foot soldier. Why it would be wrapped up in a conspiracy makes no sense. The democrats have embraced, encouraged, and celebrated their violence.