US EditionCharlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutor to seek death penalty
Tyler Robinson, 22, faces seven felony charges including aggravated murder; Utah prosecutors will seek the death penalty amid evidence of a politically motivated assassination.
- Tyler Robinson was charged with aggravated murder for the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, as announced by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray.
- Evidence presented included DNA matching Robinson found on the weapon used to kill Kirk and text messages where Robinson admitted planning the attack.
- Robinson's motives remain unclear, but he expressed anger toward Kirk's political views in his texts, leading prosecutors to believe political views played a role in targeting Kirk.
- Robinson is also facing charges of obstruction of justice and witness tampering, with prosecutors indicating they will seek the death penalty if convicted.
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Charlie Kirk killing: Suspect Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder by Utah prosecutors
Jeff Gray, the top prosecutor in Utah County, said that they have intentions to impose the death penalty for Robinson if he is convicted of the crime. He added that the 22-year-old shooter ordered his roommate to delete an incriminating text exchange between them
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Kirk suspect faces death penalty for aggravated murder charge
The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk appeared in court Tuesday charged with the conservative activist's murder, as prosecutors said they were seeking the death penalty for a crime that has shaken the United States.
Death penalty charge faced by suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination
PROVO, Utah — Prosecutors brought a murder charge Tuesday against the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk and outlined evidence, including a text message confession to his partner and a note left beforehand saying he had the opportunity to kill one of the nation’s leading conservative voices “and I’m going to take it.” DNA on the trigger of the rifle that killed Kirk also matched that of Tyler Robinson, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said …
Prosecutors to pursue death penalty for suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting
CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. (WCBD) - The man accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk last week could face the death penalty according to prosecutors. Tyler Robinson faces several felony charges for the shooting, Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray explained before Robinson's first court appearance Tuesday. "I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty," Gray said. "I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a deci…
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