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Prosecutors Press Death-Penalty Case in Charlie Kirk Killing, Motive Still Unclear

DNA evidence plus alleged text admissions are on record without a clear motive.

Overview

  • Utah prosecutors charged 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with capital murder and said they will seek the death penalty, citing DNA on the rifle trigger and alleged messages referencing a plan to kill Charlie Kirk.
  • Sheriff Nate Brooksby said Robinson surrendered with his parents after expressing fear of being shot by police; he is jailed without bail, with suicide watch and an anti‑self‑harm outfit reported during his first court appearance.
  • Investigators continue to probe whether anyone knew of Robinson’s plans as Utah Valley University reviews security and students return to classes after the campus shooting.
  • Vigils continue nationwide, with a large memorial planned at State Farm Stadium in Arizona this weekend where President Donald Trump is expected to attend and police plan heightened security.
  • Political fallout widens: House Oversight moved to question Discord, Steam, Twitch and Reddit on platform safety; Texas Gov. Greg Abbott urged expulsions tied to disruptive memorial incidents; Karl Rove criticized collective blame; Benjamin Netanyahu rejected conspiracy theories linking Israel; and an ABC reporter apologized for his on-air characterization of the suspect’s texts.