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 press 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.
Robinson used his grandfather's bolt-action rifle, according to the cha