In a significant development, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder, along with weapon and obstruction offenses, following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. The state of Utah has announced its intention to pursue the death penalty in this case.
Charging documents, filed recently, allege that Robinson planned the incident for over a week and subsequently confessed to his roommate. Authorities reportedly obtained text messages from the roommate, which indicate Robinson’s statements about needing to acquire a rifle and his explanation for the shooting: “I had enough of his hatred. Some hate can’t be negotiated out.” Further messages reportedly show Robinson instructing the roommate to delete “incriminating” texts and avoid contact with police or media. The documents also mention pre-shooting discussions Robinson had with his parents, during which he referenced Kirk’s event and accused Kirk of disseminating hate.
Source: www.theguardian.com