Law enforcement officials in Utah held a press conference on Tuesday to announce the charges that have now been filed against suspected Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson. Before announcing the specific charges, Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray delivered prepared remarks about the incident and the death of Kirk:
🚨Time for Justice.
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"The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy, he was engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights...the free exchange of our ideas in a search for truth...I'm charged with bringing justice to Charlie Kirk." - Jeff Gray. pic.twitter.com/Y2kZi0vsIH
The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy. Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic-republic, the free exchange of ideas in a search for truth, understanding, and a more perfect union.
It is also an offense against the state and to the peace and enjoyment of the people of Utah and of all those who visit here.
But Charlie Kirk's murder also strikes a more personal and intimate chord. Charlie Kirk was first and foremost a husband and a father to two beautiful young children. He was a son, he was a brother, and a friend. Like all murders, the senseless and needless taking of Charlie Kirk's life has shattered the lives of those he loved and those who loved him.
To Charlie's wife, Erika, his two young children, his parents, his family, and his friends, I express my sincere condolences and offer my heartfelt prayers on your behalf.
I also want to express my concern for everyone who was at Charlie's Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, and all who have been impacted by this tragedy.
As County Attorney, I am charged with bringing justice to those who offend our laws. I am charged with bringing justice for those who are harmed. I am charged with bringing justice for Charlie Kirk. I am committed to these aims. I take this responsibility seriously.
Gray then spelled out the charges against Robinson.
🚨BREAKING — Charlie Kirk's murder, Tyler Robinson, is charged with the following:
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Count 1 - Aggravated murder, a capital offense.
Count 2 - Felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury.
Aggravating factors of count 1 and 2, because defendant targeted Charlie… pic.twitter.com/Slll7G9Ae3
Today, after reviewing the evidence that law enforcement has collected thus far, I am filing a criminal information charging Tyler James Robinson, age 22, with the following crimes:
Count I - Aggravated murder, a capital offense, for intentionally or knowingly causing the death of Charlie Kirk under circumstances that created a great risk of death to others.
Count II - Felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony.
The state is further alleging aggravating factors on Counts I and II because the defendant is believed to have targeted Charlie Kirk based on Charlie Kirk's political expression, and did so knowing that children were present and would witness the homicide.
Those are the two most serious charges. Gray then continued:
The state is also charging defendant with:
Count III - Obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony, for moving and concealing the rifle used in the shooting.
Count IV - Obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony, for disposing [of] the clothing he wore during the shooting.
Count V - Witness tampering, a third-degree felony, for directing his roommate to delete his incriminating texts.
Count VI - Witness tampering, a third-degree felony, for directing his roommate to stay silent if police questioned him.
Count VII - Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, a Class A misdemeanor, for committing homicide knowing that children were present and may have seen or heard the murder, and did so based on Charlie Kirk's political expression.
Lastly, Gray noted his intent to seek the death penalty in this case.
Also, following the press conference, I am filing a Notice of Intent to seek the death penalty. I do not take this decision lightly, and it is a decision I have made independently, as County Attorney, based solely on the available evidence and circumstances and nature of the crime. Because we are seeking the death penalty, the defendant will continue to be held without bail in the Utah County jail.
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Following the announcement of the charges, Gray laid out the specifics regarding the shooting and the subsequent investigation in great detail. Much of the information has already been revealed in prior press conferences and reporting on the matter, but Gray provided even further detail, specifically surrounding the evidence collected against Robinson.
This is a developing story. RedState will provide further details as they become available.
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