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What To Know About The Case Against Tyler Robinson Accused Of Killing

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Reporting by James Oliphant; Editing by Frank McGurty and David Gregorio Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab Factbox-What to Know About the Case Against Tyler Robinson, Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk A charging document in the State of Utah vs Tyler Robinson, suspected of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is seen in this release from the Utah County Judicial District Court, September 16, 2025. Provo District Court/Handout via REUTERS WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Prosecutors in Utah on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk with a long-range rifle shot on September 10.

Here is what you need to know about the case against Robinson: THE CHARGES: Robinson is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and violent offense committed in front of a child. He is charged with two counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of witness tampering. 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. Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, with aggravated murder on Tuesday and announced they would seek the death penalty.

Kirk’s assassination six days ago at an event at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves across the country and is the latest incident of violence tearing through American politics. Utah County prosecutors charged Robinson through an information document rather than an indictment. An information court document allows prosecutors to charge someone directly and requires a probable cause hearing, during which a judge determines if there is sufficient evidence to proceed. The charging document for the 22-year-old suspect outlines evidence collected by investigators, including DNA on the suspected murder weapon and a texted confession. Here are the key takeaways from the charging document. He had been planning an attack for a week.

He used a weapon he described as “grandpa’s rifle.” And after shooting and killing conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, he messaged his roommate, with whom he was in a romantic relationship, according to court documents. Told to look under a keyboard, Tyler Robinson’s roommate discovered a note reading, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.” “You weren’t the one who did it right????” the roommate asked. Those were among the details in a 10-page criminal charging document released by Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray, who held a news conference after he charged Robinson, 22, a former straight-A student from Utah,... Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk in the neck during a public appearance Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University in the city of Orem.

The killing of an influential ally of President Donald Trump and cofounder of Turning Point USA shocked the nation amid an increase in political violence. PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Recent court filings in the aggravated murder trial of Tyler Robinson revealed a contentious struggle over public access to the proceedings. Tyler James Robinson, 22, is accused of assassinating Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. Both the prosecution and defense are accused of "chipping away" at access, prompting attorneys for the news media — called media intervenors — to fight back for transparency, notification, and access. On Sept. 16, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced his intent to seek the death penalty against Robinson, stating, "I do not take this decision lightly and it is a decision I have made independently."

Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and multiple other felonies and is facing the death penalty if convicted of shooting and killing Kirk on Sept. 10 while Kirk was speaking in front of approximately 3,000 people at Utah Valley University in Orem. This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Sept. 12 shows Tyler Robinson. Utah Governor's Office/via AP hide caption Tyler Robinson, the man accused of fatally shooting conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, was charged with aggravated murder and other counts, in a case in which prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

"The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy," said Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray at a news conference on Tuesday. "Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights." Authorities have also charged Robinson with firearm counts and multiple obstruction-of-justice charges for allegedly disposing of clothes he wore during the shooting. He is accused of directing his roommate to delete incriminating messages and not speak with investigators after Kirk was killed. Investigators say surveillance footage showed Robinson walking with a peculiar gait they believe indicates Robinson had a rifle hidden in his pants. The weapon, a bolt-action rifle, is thought to have been a gift from his grandfather.

Prosecutors say Robinson wrapped the gun in a towel and placed it in a wooded area after the shooting. Robinson will be charged with aggravated murder, an offense that is eligible for the death penalty, according to Jeff Gray, the Utah County attorney. JEFFREY S. GRAY # 5852 Utah County Attorney CHAD E. GRUNANDER # 9968 RYAN MCBRIDE # 13079 LAUREN HUNT # 14682 DAVID STURGILL # 7995 CHRISTOPHER D. BALLARD # 8497 Deputy Utah County Attorneys 100 East Center, Suite 2100 Provo, Utah 84606 Telephone: (801) 851-8026 Email: dcourt@utahcounty.gov IN THE FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT UTAH COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH STATE OF UTAH,...

TYLER JAMES ROBINSON DOB: 4/16/2003 SID: Defendant. INFORMATION Case No. Judge OTN: 70090584 BAIL: The State of Utah, by and through the Utah County Attorney's Office, charges the defendant with the commission of the following offense(s): COUNT 1: AGGRAVATED MURDER, a Capital Felony, in... § 76-5-202, in that on September 10, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, intentionally or knowingly caused the death of Charlie Kirk under the following circumstance: (iii) the defendant knowingly created... NOTICE: Conviction of this offense may carry the death penalty, or, pursuant to Utah Code 76- 3-207.7, a mandatory term of imprisonment: (i) for life without parole; or (ii) an indeterminate term of not... 1

VICTIM TARGETING ENHANCEMENT: In violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.14(2), Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson's belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression. NOTICE: If the trier of fact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim targeting enhancement applies, the sentencing judge or the Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider the defendant's selection of the... - VIOLENT OFFENSE COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD AGGRAVATING FACTOR: The sentencing judge or the Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider as an aggravating factor in their deliberations that the defendant... COUNT 2: FELONY DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, a First Degree Felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-210(2) and (3)(c), in that on September 10, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, discharged a firearm in the direction of Charlie Kirk, knowing or having reason to believe that...

VICTIM TARGETING ENHANCEMENT: In violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.14(2), Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson's belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression. NOTICE: If the trier of fact finds beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim targeting enhancement applies, the sentencing judge or the Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider the defendant's selection of the... - VIOLENT OFFENSE COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD – AGGRAVATING FACTOR: The sentencing judge or the Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider as an aggravating factor in their deliberations that the... COUNT 3: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, a Second Degree Felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-306(2), in that on September 10, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, with intent to hinder, delay, or prevent the investigation, apprehension, prosecution, conviction, or punishment of any person regarding...

COUNT 4: OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE, a Second Degree Felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-306(2), in that on or about September 11, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, with intent to hinder, delay, or prevent the investigation, apprehension, 2 prosecution, conviction, or punishment of any person regarding conduct that constitutes a criminal offense: (c) destroyed, concealed, or removed the clothing he wore during the shooting; and the conduct that constitutes an offense would... COUNT 5: TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, a Third Degree Felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508, in that on or about September 10, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, (a)(i) believed that an official proceeding or investigation was pending or about to be instituted; or... COUNT 6: TAMPERING WITH A WITNESS, a Third Degree Felony, in violation of Utah Code Ann.

§ 76-8-508, in that on or about September 11, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, (a)(i) believed that an official proceeding or investigation was pending or about to be instituted; or... COUNT 7: VIOLENT OFFENSE COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF A CHILD, a Class A Misdemeanor, in violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.10(2) and § 76-3- 203.14(3)(a)(ii) in that on or about September 10, 2025, in Utah County, the defendant, Tyler James Robinson, committed criminal homicide in the physical presence of a child younger than... VICTIM TARGETING ENHANCEMENT: In violation of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.14(2), Tyler James Robinson intentionally selected Charlie Kirk because of Tyler James Robinson's belief or perception regarding Charlie Kirk's political expression. PROBABLE CAUSE STATEMENT: Brian Davis of the Utah State Bureau of Investigations, having probable cause to believe that the defendant committed the above-listed offense(s), submitted the following evidence in support of the filing of...

(Counts 1 and 2). Police found the suspected murder weapon, a bolt-action .30-06 rifle nearby. Over the next approximately 33 hours, police conducted a manhunt for the shooter until the evening of September 11, 2025, when Tyler James Robinson surrendered to police at the Washington County Sheriff's Office. DNA consistent with Robinson was found on the rifle's trigger. After shooting Mr. Kirk, Robinson hid the gun (Count 3), discarded the clothing he wore when he fired the rifle (Count 4), and told his lover/roommate to delete incriminating text messages 3

(Count 5) and not to talk to police (Count 6). Children were present at the time of the shooting (Count 7). The Shooting. Turning Point USA, a non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk, organized a public, outdoor event to be held at noon on September 10, 2025, at UVU. The event was the first in a series of similar events to be held at college campuses nationwide. Mr.

Kirk is a well-known conservative activist, famous for these types of events where he discusses various political issues and debates with audience members. His events and comments have garnered a significant number of supporters and drawn the ire of many who disagree with his political views. The event at UVU was announced far in advance and garnered significant publicity and interest. Consequently, several hundred people attended. Mr. Kirk was interacting with the crowd before the event officially got underway.

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