Overview

• Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with aggravated murder and related counts and said he will seek the death penalty.
• Court records and a press briefing detailed texts in which Robinson appeared to confess, referenced retrieving a rifle, and told partner Lance Twiggs, “you are all I worry about, love.”
• Officials said Charlie Kirk was targeted for his political expression, which prosecutors cited as an aggravating factor that could increase penalties.
• Authorities said Robinson was arrested after a 33‑hour manhunt and is being held without bail, and investigators reported recovering a Mauser 98 .30‑06 rifle and a note about the plan.
• ABC’s Matt Gutman described the suspect’s texts as “very touching,” prompting swift criticism on social media; ABC did not immediately comment.