Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, is set to face multiple state charges, including aggravated murder, according to a probable cause affidavit made public on Friday.
The 22-year-old from Washington, Utah, is also being charged with felony discharge of a firearm resulting in serious injury and obstruction of justice, the affidavit reviewed by NBC News revealed.
So far, every charge brought against Robinson is at the state level.
In Utah, aggravated murder is the sole offense that allows for the death penalty, though prosecutors must specifically seek that punishment.
Executions are rare in the state, which has only carried out seven since 1977. Most were by lethal injection, though firing squad remains a legal option.
Typically, aggravated murder is filed as a first-degree felony not subject to capital punishment, with penalties ranging from life in prison without parole to a minimum of 25 years behind bars.
President Trump joined a growing number of voices calling for Robinson to face the death penalty for Kirk’s killing.
“In Utah, you have death penalty, and a good governor there, I have gotten to know him,” Trump told “Fox & Friends” on Friday morning. “The governor is intent on the death penalty in this case and he should be.”
Governor Spencer Cox had already declared before Robinson’s arrest that the state “will pursue the death penalty,” once “this evil human being” was in custody.
Several lawmakers also weighed in Friday, insisting that Robinson be sentenced to death if convicted.
“They got him! Now, justice must be served for Charlie Kirk, for his family and for our country. I would support [Utah Gov. Spencer Cox] and Trump’s DOJ in pursuing the death penalty. Political violence of any kind CANNOT happen in this country,” Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey wrote on X.
“While it is great news, it does not erase the loss of one of the greatest conservative voices in history. Prosecutors MUST pursue the death penalty and demand justice for Charlie Kirk’s assassination,” Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth added, echoing Ivey’s remarks.
Cox told reporters Friday morning that under Utah law, prosecutors have three days to submit formal charges.
The filings are expected “early next week,” he said.
Cox also stated that investigators currently believe Robinson acted alone.
“We do not at this time have any information that would lead to any additional arrests,” he said.
{Matzav.com}
