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Utah prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with aggravated murder in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. They will also pursue the death penalty. The charge was outlined by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray in a 10-page criminal information on September 16, setting the stage for a high-profile court proceeding.
Gray stated, “Charlie Kirk’s murder strikes a more personal and intimate chord. He was first and foremost a husband and father to two beautiful children, a brother, and a friend. I am charged with bringing justice for Charlie Kirk.”
Robinson is one of seven individuals facing charges, including aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering for allegedly instructing his roommate not to cooperate with authorities.
Robinson was subject to a 33-hour manhunt following Kirk’s death and the chaotic scene at Utah Valley University. He was apprehended near his home in St. George late on September 10. Initially, he was held on charges of aggravated murder, obstructing justice, and unlawfully discharging a firearm.
It is possible that Robinson could still face parallel federal charges if the state’s U.S. attorney pursues them.
