WATCH: Prosecutor says he’ll seek death penalty in Charlie Kirk shooting death; first court hearing held
Matthew Sanders
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said during a news conference Tuesday that he will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old from Utah accused of killing Charlie Kirk with a single shot from a high-powered rifle.
Charges include aggravated murder, obstruction of justice, witness tampering and committing a violent offense in front of children.
Gray said during the news conference that authorities believe Robinson hid a rifle in his pants as he made his way to the spot he picked for a sniper’s nest. Gray also shared a text exchange between Robinson and Robinson’s roommate and romantic partner in which Robinson reportedly confessed.
Robinson’s first court appearance took place a few hours later.