BREAKING: Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors seek death penalty
MSNBCยท2025-09-16 20:27
Legal Charges - Tyler James Robinson, 22, is charged with aggravated murder for the death of Charlie Kirk [1] - The charges include felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury [1] - Additional charges include two counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of witness tampering [2][3] - A charge of commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child is also filed [3] Aggravating Factors - The state alleges the defendant targeted Charlie Kirk based on political expression [2][3] - The defendant allegedly committed the crime knowing children were present [2][3] Legal Actions - The county attorney intends to seek the death penalty [4] - The defendant will be held without bail in the Utah County Jail [4]