"The charge means Robinson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Mr Kirk last week. Announcing the charges, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said: "The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy." Mr Kirk was shot on September 10 as he spoke with students at a university in Utah and died soon after. Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Mr Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building."
"Robinson, 22, was also charged with felony discharge of a firearm, which is punishable by up to life in prison; and obstructing justice, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He was scheduled to appear on camera for a virtual court hearing on Tuesday afternoon. It was unclear whether Robinson had lawyer who could speak on his behalf, and his family has declined to comment."
Robinson was charged with murder and could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Mr Kirk, who was shot while speaking with students on September 10 and died soon after. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said, "The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy." Prosecutors allege Robinson shot Mr Kirk in the neck with a bolt-action rifle from the roof of a nearby campus building. Robinson, 22, also faces charges of felony discharge of a firearm and obstructing justice. He was arrested near St George and investigators executed a search warrant at his family's home. Authorities say Robinson has not been co-operating, while family and friends have been talking. FBI Director Kash Patel said DNA evidence has linked Robinson to items found near the campus.
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