Court Hearing Scheduled for Alleged Shooter of Charlie Kirk

Provo, Utah – Two weeks after the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, Tyler Robinson, the suspected shooter, appeared in a virtual court hearing Monday. Robinson, 24, faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.

Robinson did not enter a plea during the session held in Utah’s Fourth District Court, where he remains in custody without bail. This hearing allowed his defense team to formally appear as his legal counsel.

Prosecutor Chad Grunander highlighted the complexity of the case, citing a large volume of discovery material. The shooting, witnessed by thousands of students, complicates the witness identification process. “This is a laborious task,” Grunander noted.

Robinson’s attorneys scheduled another hearing for October 30, where Robinson will appear in person. Prosecutors indicated they might seek the death penalty if Robinson is convicted.

Evidence against Robinson includes several written confessions, discovered by police in texts exchanged with his partner. In one message, Robinson instructed his partner to look for a note under his keyboard that read, “I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk and I’m going to take it.”

Robinson also allegedly discussed his plans with friends via Discord, where he seemed to confirm his involvement in the shooting. He indicated that he planned the attack for over a week and intended to recover the firearm post-incident.

After the shooting, investigators located a bolt-action rifle hidden near the campus, which is believed to be the weapon used. Forensic analysis revealed DNA matching Robinson’s on several parts of the firearm.

Surveillance footage captured Robinson’s arrival at the university shortly before the shooting, as well as his escape from the scene. The investigation is ongoing, as both state and federal authorities gather more evidence against him.