Tyler Robinson, 22, has been charged with aggravated murder in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty following the incident that occurred last Wednesday at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was holding a rally.

Robinson is accused of shooting Kirk in the neck using a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building. In addition to aggravated murder, he faces several other charges, including felony discharge of a firearm, which could result in a life sentence, and multiple counts of obstruction of justice.

The total number of charges against Robinson stands at seven. These include witness tampering and committing a violent crime in the presence of children. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray has confirmed his intention to seek the death penalty.

Robinson was scheduled for a virtual court hearing on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, he sent a message to friends stating, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I’m sorry for all of this. I’m surrendering through a sheriff friend in a few moments. Thanks for all the good times and laughs, you’ve all been so amazing, thank you all for everything."

Investigators have conducted a search warrant at Robinson's family home in Washington, Utah, approximately 240 miles from the shooting site. While Robinson has reportedly not been cooperating with authorities, his family and friends have provided information.

FBI Director Kash Patel revealed that DNA evidence has linked Robinson to a towel wrapped around a rifle found near the campus, as well as a screwdriver discovered on the rooftop where the shot was fired.

Patel also mentioned that Robinson had expressed a desire to kill Kirk in a note, stating he had an opportunity to do so. This note was partially recovered after being destroyed. According to Patel, Robinson harboured a hatred for Kirk and had adopted a “leftist ideology” that had intensified over the years.

Utah Governor Spencer Cox noted that Robinson had spent considerable time exploring the "dark corners of the internet." The investigation continues as authorities gather more evidence.