Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is expected to face charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice, according to a probable-cause affidavit obtained by NBC News.
Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. Gov. Spencer Cox said at a press conference that the state has three days to formally file charges, which are expected next week.
Cox said investigators believe Tyler Robinson acted alone in the assassination of Kirk, though Axios reported on Sunday that the FBI and other federal law enforcement will be looking at various left-wing organizations to determine if anyone from those groups was involved.
Under Utah law, a conviction for aggravated murder can carry the death penalty. In an interview, President Donald Trump said Robinson should face that punishment.
“In Utah you have death penalty, and a good governor there, I have gotten to know him. The governor is intent on the death penalty in this case and he should be,” Trump said on Fox News Channel.
Cox also revealed that Robinson confessed to a family member before being booked into the Utah County Jail, though he has since lawyered up and is reportedly not cooperating with authorities.
