"The authorities investigating the crime, which has divided the country and resurrected some of the darkest memories of political violence in the United States, appeared on Tuesday to announce the charges against Robinson. They did so in Provo, Utah, near Utah Valley University, where a rifle shot fired from about 180 meters killed Kirk last Wednesday while he was debating in front of some 3,000 people."
"Jeff Gray, the district attorney for Utah County, was the first to speak and carried the weight of the revelations: he announced that Robinson was being charged with multiple crimes, the most serious being aggravated murder, which carries the possibility of the death penalty, legal in Utah. Gray confirmed that authorities consider it proven that there was a political motive behind Robinson's actions."
Tyler Robinson, alleged killer of pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk, faces multiple charges including aggravated murder, which carries Utah's death penalty. A rifle fired from about 180 meters struck Kirk in the neck during a debate near Utah Valley University, killing him and triggering a stampede among roughly 3,000 attendees. Authorities reported that Robinson's DNA was found on the high-powered hunting rifle recovered near the scene, wrapped in a towel and accompanied by cartridges marked with anti-fascist inscriptions inspired by video game culture. Prosecutors stated they believe a political motive drove the attack and investigators described a 33-hour manhunt and new details from the suspect's mother.
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