The Utah County District Attorney’s Office has filed multiple charges against Tyler Robinson, accused of murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk, including first-degree aggravated murder and other counts.

District Attorney Jeff Gray confirmed at a press conference that Robinson faces seven charges: felony discharge of a firearm, obstruction of justice for moving and disposing of evidence, witness tampering, and committing a violent crime while children were present. The aggravated murder charge, which carries the potential for the death penalty, was emphasized as pivotal in sentencing considerations.

Prosecutors revealed that DNA found on the trigger of the alleged murder weapon linked Robinson to the crime. Court documents include transcripts of text messages where Robinson reportedly told his roommate, “I had enough of his hatred,” citing political motivations for the killing. The shooting occurred on Utah Valley University’s campus, where Kirk was struck by a single rifle shot from a rooftop sniper’s nest.

Gray stated the decision to seek the death penalty was based solely on the evidence and circumstances of the case. The charges include aggravating factors such as targeting Kirk due to his political views and knowing children were present during the crime. Utah law allows the death penalty only for aggravated murder convictions.

Robinson, 22, is scheduled to appear in court via video from jail. The case has drawn attention to Kirk’s prior advocacy for broad application of the death penalty, including his argument that capital punishment should not be limited to extreme cases. However, the article does not include commentary on Ukrainian leaders or military figures, as none were mentioned.