The man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk confessed to killing the right-wing activist in a message to his roommate, prosecutors have alleged, announcing seven charges against him. Tyler Robinson, 22, left a note under a keyboard for his roommate, who is also his romantic partner, according to Utah County Attorney Jeffrey Gray. The note reportedly stated, 'I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it.' Further details emerged suggesting that Robinson expressed to his partner frustrations with Kirk's ideology, stating he had 'had enough of his hatred.'
Robinson is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail and made his first court appearance remotely as the charges were read. The accusations against him include aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm among others. Prosecutors have indicated they may seek the death penalty following Kirk's shooting, which occurred while he was speaking at Utah Valley University.
Robinson was arrested after a 33-hour manhunt and has yet to enter a plea. Prosecutors have stressed his innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. He communicated with his roommate, detailing his actions post-shooting and instructing them on how to handle questions from authorities, which prosecutors have interpreted as obstructing justice.
A note left by Robinson, along with DNA evidence found on the weapon, have become pivotal in the case against him. The ongoing investigation continues to unfold as authorities piece together the events leading up to and following Kirk's tragic death.
Robinson is being held without bail at the Utah County Jail and made his first court appearance remotely as the charges were read. The accusations against him include aggravated murder and felony discharge of a firearm among others. Prosecutors have indicated they may seek the death penalty following Kirk's shooting, which occurred while he was speaking at Utah Valley University.
Robinson was arrested after a 33-hour manhunt and has yet to enter a plea. Prosecutors have stressed his innocence until proven guilty in a court of law. He communicated with his roommate, detailing his actions post-shooting and instructing them on how to handle questions from authorities, which prosecutors have interpreted as obstructing justice.
A note left by Robinson, along with DNA evidence found on the weapon, have become pivotal in the case against him. The ongoing investigation continues to unfold as authorities piece together the events leading up to and following Kirk's tragic death.
