Officials have announced the charges that the man who is accused of shooting and killing Charlie Kirk will face.
Tyler Robinson was charged with aggravated murder. He also faces weapon and obstruction charges, The Associated Press reported.
Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced the felony discharge of a firearm, causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony. This charge brings a sentence of up to life in prison.
The aggravated murder charge and the felony discharge of a firearm charges have a victim targeting enhancement because Robinson allegedly targeted Kirk for his political views, according to the charging documents obtained by The Washington Post. There was also an aggravating factor of “violent offense committed in the presence of a child,” listed for both charges.
He is also charged with two counts of obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and commission of a violent offense in the presence of a child, CNN reported.
The witness tampering comes from Robinson telling his roommate to delete texts and to remain quiet, according to CNN.
Gray is filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty.
Officials said Robinson shot and killed Kirk on Sept. 10 as the political activist spoke to students at Utah