Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray called Charlie Kirk’s assassination an American tragedy and formally charged Tyler Robinson with seven counts including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury and obstruction of justice. “The murder of Charlie Kirk is an American tragedy.” Gray said.“Charlie Kirk was murdered while engaging in one of our most sacred and cherished American rights, the bedrock of our democratic republic, the free exchange of ideas in a search for truth, understanding and a more perfect union,” he said calling the killing an offense against the state. “I’m filing notice of intent to seek the death penalty. I do not make this decision lightly, and it’s one I’ve made as county attorney based solely on evidence and circumstances of the crime,” Gray added.
Motive clear: Too much evil in Charlie Kirk
Gray also revealed that Tyler told his parents that there’s too much evil in Charlie Kirk. “I understand the public’s desire to know the facts. My own family members have pressed me for information. Why are we reluctant to share the details of the investigation itself and comment on the case? Because I want to ensure a fair and impartial trial,” Gray said.
Robinson’s mother identified her son in the photo
“On the evening of September 11, 2025, as law enforcement continued their investigation, Tyler James Robinson went to the Washington County sheriff’s office with his parents and a family friend to turn himself in. Robinson’s mother stated the following to police: On September 11, 2025, the day after the shooting, Robinson’s mother saw the photo of the shooter in the news and thought the shooter looked like her son. Robinson’s mother called her son, and asked him where he was. He said he was at home, sick and that he had also been at home sick on September 10. Robinson’s mother expressed concern to her husband that the suspect shooter looked like Robinson. Robinson’s father agreed,” Gray said
How Charlie Kirk died
“Approximately 15 minutes into the event, Mr Kirk was answering a question about mass shootings by transgender individuals when a gunshot rang out. The bullet struck Mr Kirk in the neck. He slumped to the ground almost immediately. The bullet’s trajectory passed closely to several other individuals beside Mr Kirk, including the questioner, who was standing directly in front of Mr Kirk. Children were visible near Mr. Kirk’s stage when he was shot. Mr Kirk was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared deceased,” Gray said.
