Utah prosecutors announced seven charges Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.
Authorities confirmed they will pursue the death penalty in the case.
Arrest and Custody
Robinson, 22, was arrested last Friday for shooting and killing Kirk at Utah Valley University.
He is being held without bail while awaiting trial.
Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray said the decision to seek the death penalty was based on the evidence and the nature of the crime.
Seven Criminal Counts
Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
Count 3: Felony obstruction of justice for hiding the firearm
Count 4: Felony obstruction of justice for discarding the clothing he wore during the shooting
Count 5: Witness tampering for asking roommate to delete incriminating messages
Count 6: Witness temperating for demanding trans roommate stay silent, and not speak to police
Count 7: Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child
🚨 BREAKING: The Utah County Attorney has officially announced Charlie Kirk’s kiIIer has been charged with SEVEN crimes, and the DEATH PENALTY will be sought
– Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
– Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
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Prosecutor’s Statement
“I am filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty,” Gray told reporters at a press conference.
Attorney Jeff Gray
He said he does not take the decision lightly but believes it is warranted by the circumstances.
Motive and Associations
Authorities confirmed Robinson was romantically involved with his transgender roommate, Lance Twiggs.
BREAKING: Utah officials confirm that Tyler Robinson is a leftist dating his transgender roommate
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) September 16, 2025
Gray also revealed that Robinson’s mother said her son had recently embraced leftist politics and become focused on LGBTQ and transgender issues.
Messages and Confession
FBI Director Kash Patel said Robinson wrote a text message declaring his plan to kill Kirk.
“He specifically stated that if he had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, he would do it,” Patel told Fox News host Sean Hannity.
Robinson later confessed in a Discord group chat, admitting, “It was me at UVU yesterday.”
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