Charlie Kirk shooting suspect charged with aggravated murder; prosecutors to seek death penalty

Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Mr Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building

This photo released by the Utah Governor's Office on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 shows Tyler Robinson. (Utah Governor's Office via AP)

The man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder.

The charge means Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Mr Kirk last week.