People attend a vigil for Charlie Kirk at Western Trails Ranch in Morristown, Arizona, on Saturday.
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Utah prosecutors have booked the suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk final week on an aggravated homicide cost.
Tyler Robinson was additionally arrested on fees of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm inflicting severe bodily harm, authorities mentioned.
The 22-year-old Utah resident has been detained in a county jail since he turned himself over to police in reference to the assassination of the conservative influencer Wednesday throughout an out of doors look at Utah Valley University. Robinson is being held with out bail.
Utah’s Republican Gov. Spencer Cox advised ABC’s This Week that Robinson is “not cooperating” with investigators however that “all of the individuals round him are cooperating, and I feel that is crucial.”
Cox additionally mentioned that Robinson was dwelling with a roommate who was a “romantic accomplice” and that that particular person was a “male transitioning to feminine.” On CNN’s State of the Union, Cox mentioned the roommate has been “extremely cooperative, had no concept that this was taking place, and is working with investigators proper now.” Investigators are attempting to determine if that relationship had any influence on the shooter’s motive, Cox added.
Formal felony fees are anticipated to be filed towards Robinson by Tuesday. Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray mentioned in a press release that he expects these fees to be “constant” with the preliminary fees Robinson was arrested on.
An individual convicted of aggravated homicide beneath Utah regulation can face the loss of life penalty.
The Department of Justice is anticipated to file separate federal fees towards Robinson. President Trump, who was pals with Kirk, referred to as the activist’s loss of life “a darkish second for America.”
The political group Kirk based, Turning Point USA, introduced on social media {that a} memorial service can be held for him subsequent Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, which has the capability to carry over 60,000 individuals.
