Utah prosecutors announced seven charges Tuesday against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk.
Authorities confirmed they will pursue the death penalty in the case.
Arrest and Custody
Robinson, 22, was arrested last Friday for shooting and killing Kirk at Utah Valley University.
He is being held without bail while awaiting trial.
Utah County District Attorney Jeff Gray said the decision to seek the death penalty was based on the evidence and the nature of the crime.
Seven Criminal Counts
Count 1: Aggravated murder (capital offense)
Count 2: Felony reckless discharge of a firearm causing bodily injury
Count 3: Felony obstruction of justice for hiding the firearm
Count 4: Felony obstruction of justice for discarding the clothing he wore during the shooting
Count 5: Witness tampering for asking roommate to delete incriminating messages
Count 6: Witness temperating for demanding trans roommate stay silent, and not speak to police
Count 7: Commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child
🚨 BREAKING: The Utah County Attorney