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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutor to seek death penalty
- Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly shooting Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025, resulting in Kirk's death later that day.
- Robinson was apprehended two days later after his family reported his confession about the shooting to law enforcement.
- Prosecutors are considering seeking the death penalty, depending on the wishes of Kirk's family and evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon.
- The motive for the attack remains unclear, but authorities indicated it might relate to Kirk's political views, as Robinson had expressed hostile sentiments towards Kirk in prior conversations.
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