Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is scheduled to appear in court in person for the first time on Thursday.
Kirk, 31, was gunned down during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10. The founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, Kirk had been launching the first stop of his “American Comeback Tour,” a campus-focused series aimed at engaging students in debates over contentious political issues.
Police say Robinson fled immediately after the shooting, triggering a statewide manhunt. He ultimately surrendered to authorities late on Sept. 11.
Robinson faces charges including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering, and committing a violent offense in the presence of a child. Prosecutors have indicated he could face the death penalty if convicted of the aggravated murder charge.
Thursday’s hearing will mark Robinson’s first in-person appearance before a judge; his prior court sessions were conducted virtually and through audio-only connections. He has not yet entered a plea.























