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Charlie Kirk Suspect on ‘Special Watch’ in Jail: Utah Sheriff

Tyler Robinson, 22, faces aggravated murder and six other felony charges including obstruction of justice and witness tampering; prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty.

  • Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
  • Robinson confessed to his partner, stating he was driven to the act by Kirk's 'hatred,' while later revealing he had been plotting the shooting for over a week.
  • The prosecution intends to seek the death penalty against Robinson, who is currently being held without bail and has not yet secured legal representation.
  • Governor Spencer Cox suggested that Robinson's views may have shifted toward a 'Leftist ideology' and indicated possible online radicalization.
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After the fatal attack on the ultra-right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk, suspect Tyler R. appeared in court for the first time. A few hours earlier, the prosecutor's office accused him of murder.

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The Week broke the news in on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
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