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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. 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.

• First hearing: Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, appeared virtually for his first court hearing since he was formally charged on seven counts today. Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty. • Text messages revealed: Charging documents show the suspect confessed in a series of messages sent to his roommate after the attack. Robinson’s mother said he had become more political and leaned left, “becoming more pro-gay and trans-rights oriented.” Robinson “began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transitioning genders,” his mother said, according... • Congressional hearing: FBI Director Kash Patel testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the probe into Kirk’s murder. He told lawmakers that the FBI is interviewing more than 20 people who participated in an online chat with Robinson.

Our live coverage has ended. You can read more about the charges against the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing here and more about FBI Director Kash Patel’s Senate hearing here. While Tyler Robinson, the suspect charged in Charlie Kirk’s murder, was not physically in court for his first appearance today, two women who survived the shooting on Utah Valley University’s campus were there to... Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press.

All Rights Reserved. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says, of Charlie Kirk suspect, “we got him.” Cox said the assassination suspect had grown more political and was opposed to Kirk’s beliefs, and that he had indicated to a family friend... Today’s live updates have ended. See what you missed below, and read more of our coverage at apnews.com. The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was being held Friday at the Utah County Jail.

A court affidavit says Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice charges. A judge ordered that he be held without bail. Formal charges are expected to be released early next week. Updated on: September 13, 2025 / 9:54 AM EDT / CBS News Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika, vowed Friday to continue her husband's conservative activism work, saying, the "movement my husband built will not die." She said Turning Point USA will still host its fall college campus tour, and its AmericaFest conference in December will still take place.

"The evildoers responsible for my husband's assassination have no idea what they have done," she said. "They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith and of God's merciful love. They should all know this: If you thought that my husband's mission was powerful before, you have no idea … what you just have unleashed across this entire country and this world." "The cries of this widow will echo around the world like a battle cry," she said. The suspect in custody in connection with the assassination of Charlie Kirk is a 22-year-old from Utah, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Authorities have identified the suspect as Tyler Robinson, said the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the ongoing investigation.

READ MORE: Trump says ‘with a high degree of certainty’ that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught President Donald Trump said Friday “with a high degree of certainty” that the suspect in Kirk’s killing has been caught. Kirk was shot as he spoke to a crowd gathered in a courtyard at Utah Valley University in Orem. More than 7,000 leads and tips had poured in as authorities responded to the latest act of political violence to convulse the United States. A Mauser .30-caliber, bolt-action rifle was found in a towel in the woods. A spent cartridge was recovered from the chamber, and three other rounds were loaded in the magazine, according to information circulated among law enforcement and described to The Associated Press.

Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, has been arrested in the cold-blooded killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, one of the right’s most influential voices. Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at an event on Utah Valley University’s campus during his American Comeback Tour. Follow The Post for live updates on the Charlie Kirk shooting: Tyler Robinson, 22, showed no emotion as his charges were read out during his first court appearance on Tuesday. Robinson, who appeared via video link, was formally charged with aggravated murder in the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced Tuesday that his office will seek the death penalty, citing the severity of the crime and evidence pointing to premeditation.

The case has drawn national attention, with court records revealing Robinson's alleged motive and digital confessions. A Utah man who was initially detained at the scene of the shooting, on suspicion of being Charlie Kirk's killer, before being released, has been arrested on charges of obstruction of justice. George Zinn, 71, is facing charges of second-degree obstruction of justice, the Utah County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. Police wrote in an affidavit of probable cause that Zinn announced, "I shot him, now shoot me" after Kirk was shot.

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