Case Overview - The case involves the murder of Charlie Kirk, which is considered an American tragedy and an offense against the state of Utah [4] - The County Attorney is filing a criminal information charging Tyler James Robinson with multiple crimes [8] - The state is seeking the death penalty for the defendant, who will be held without bail [11][12] Charges Filed - Aggravated murder, a capital offense, for intentionally causing Charlie Kirk's death under circumstances creating great risk to others [9] - Felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony [9] - Two counts of obstruction of justice, both second-degree felonies, for moving/concealing the rifle and disposing of clothing [10] - Two counts of witness tampering, both third-degree felonies, for directing his roommate to delete texts and stay silent [10] - Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, a class A misdemeanor [11] Allegations - On September 10th, 2025, Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at Utah Valley University [12] - The suspected murder weapon was a bolt-action 306 rifle [12] - DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle's trigger [13] - Robinson hid the gun, discarded clothing, and told his roommate to delete texts and not talk to police [14] - Children were present at the time of the shooting [9][14]
BREAKING: Utah prosecutor seeking death penalty in Charlie Kirk killing
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