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Live Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Tyler Robinson Appears In Court

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The conclusion of Robinson's first court appearance ends an extraordinary day here in Utah, as prosecutors unveiled seven charges over the killing of Charlie Kirk and said they would seek the death penalty. This is only the beginning of what will likely be a long-running and highly scrutinised legal process. It could be some time before Robinson stands trial, if the case progresses to that stage. Prosecutors and law enforcement are also still investigating the case, which could take weeks or months. Given Charlie Kirk's prominence, the stakes are high for authorities leading the charge on this case. We’re now closing our live coverage.

You can head to our news story for a comprehensive read of what’s happened today, or take a look at our profile piece on the suspect, Tyler Robinson. During an earlier news conference, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said Tyler Robinson – who is accused of murdering Charlie Kirk - was in a “romantic relationship” with his roommate, a “biological male… undergoing... Charlie Kirk‘s suspected shooter, Tyler Robinson, is set to appear in court on Tuesday afternoon around 5 p.m. ET. CHARLIE KIRK SHOOTING SUSPECT FACES SEVEN CHARGES, PROSECUTORS SEEK DEATH PENALTY Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk while he was speaking to students at Utah Valley University last week.

Kirk’s death caused an outcry, and many across the political spectrum mourned him and the incident of political violence. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has commented further on the charges faced by Tyler Robinson who appeared in court today for the first time after his arrest. On "Hannity" Tuesday night, Gray said the death penalty is not always needed in all murder cases, but in this case he said Robinson had put others at risk of death, which is why... When asked by Sean Hannity if more charges were on the horizon for Robinson, Gray responded it was “certainly possible” as his team continued to follow all the leads they had. Gray’s comments came after he addressed similar questions at a press conference earlier when reporters pushed him on if additional charges would be filed against anyone else. “Again, we don't have any information at this point of additional, suspects, but I know that our law enforcement agencies are continuing to follow leads” Gray added.

Prosecutors have filed a notice to seek the death penalty for Robinson. Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative influencer Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, has been formally charged with a slew of offenses, including aggravated murder, with prosecutors announcing the intent to seek the death penalty. Robinson, 22, has also been charged with felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of... Gray, who described Kirk's death as "an American tragedy," said he does not "take this decision lightly" in regard to seeking the death penalty for Robinson. The suspected shooter will continue to be held without bail.

Robinson made his first appearance in court virtually on Tuesday, where a judge read off the suspect’s charges. He will remain in custody. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch live as Tyler James Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, appears in court in Utah after prosecutors filed charges against him earlier Editor's note: This page summarizes developments in the investigation of Charlie Kirk's death for Tuesday, Sept. 16.

For the latest on the Charlie Kirk shooting, visit USA TODAY's coverage for Wednesday, Sept. 17. Utah officials on Tuesday formally charged the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk with capital murder and other crimes ahead of his first court appearance. Tyler Robinson, 22, was charged with aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice, witness tampering, and the commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, Utah County Attorney... Gray said he would seek the death penalty, calling Kirk's slaying "an American tragedy." "I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently as county attorney based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime," Gray said.

Robinson is accused of firing a single bullet that lanced Kirk’s neck during a public appearance on Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City. The killing of Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump and co-founder of Turning Point USA, shocked the nation amid an increase in political violence. • In custody: The suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk has been identified as Tyler Robinson and is being held without bail in a Utah jail on several charges, according to officials. • Widow’s vow: Two days after conservative activist’s stunning assassination, his wife vowed tonight to continue his movement, including the fall campus tour. “It will be greater than ever,” Erika Kirk said in her first public remarks.

• The investigation: Authorities have pointed to what they described as anti-fascist messages engraved on bullet casings in a rifle found near the scene as potential evidence of a political motive. Read more about the engravings. Our live coverage of the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has wrapped for the day. Please scroll below to learn about all of today’s developments. As the internet is awash with assertions on why the suspect allegedly killed Charlie Kirk, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he doesn’t think “most people actually mean” calls for war.

Updated on: September 29, 2025 / 2:25 PM EDT / CBS/AP The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk appeared in court remotely on Monday. During the hearing, the suspect and his newly appointed legal counsel decided they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence against him to go forward with a... Prosecutors have charged Tyler Robinson with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty. Robinson didn't enter a plea during Monday's hearing. The Utah state court system gives people accused of crimes an option to waive their legal right to a preliminary hearing and instead schedule an arraignment where they can enter a plea.

Kathryn Nester, the lead attorney appointed to represent Robinson, said that the defense team would need time to go through all of the evidence in the case before letting the judge know when they... "Until we can kinda get our heads around exactly what we're dealing with and how much we need to process, it's going to be difficult for us to give you a reasonable expectation of... SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Tyler Robinson, the suspect who allegedly shot and killed Charlie Kirk was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 11 and his initial appearance for is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16. The hearing will be virtual, and Robinson will appear remotely.

Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested in Washington County, Utah, on aggravated murder, a first-degree felony; felony discharge of a firearm – causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony; and obstruction of justice – capital/first-degree... ABC4 has obtained the arrest documents of the suspect, and you can read about the events leading to and following the murder of Kirk as investigators understand them here. Earlier today, investigators roped off the area in Washington City where Robinson lived. Officials also had what appears to be the suspect’s car towed at around 5:30 p.m. Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk addressed the public for the first time on Turning Point USA’s social media channels. She said that he loved her and his children, and that he was the perfect father and the perfect husband.

She also said that his family was the greatest joy in his life.

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