Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murdr in the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and the Utah prosecutors intend to pursue the de@th penalty. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray outlined the charge in a 10-page criminal information on Sept. 16, setting the stage for a high-profile court proceeding in the months ahead. He charged Robinson, 22, with seven felonies, including aggravated murdr, obstruction of justice and witness tampering for allegedly instructing his roommate not to cooperate with authorities. "Charlie Kirk's murdr also strikes a more personal and intimate chord.," Gray said. "Charlie Kirk was first and foremost a husband and father to two beautiful children, a son, a brother and a friend. I am charged with bringing justice for Charlie Kirk." Utah is one of 21 states that allow the de@th penalty. Robinson was subject to a 33-hour manhunt after Kirk's de@th and the chaotic scene at Utah Valley University. He was apprehended late on Sept. 10 near his home in St. George. He was initially held on charges of aggravated murdr, obstructing justice and unlawfully discharging a firearm. Its possible he could still face parallel federal charges if the states U.S. attorney pursues them.
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