Tyler Robinson, the person accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is about to make his first in-person courtroom look on Thursday.
Kirk was shot and killed in the midst of his outdoor event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10. The 31-year-old was the founding father of the conservative youth activist group Turning Level USA, and the Utah Valley occasion marked the primary cease of his “The American Comeback Tour,” which invited college students on school campuses to debate hot-button points.
Charlie Kirk throws hats to the group at Utah Valley College, earlier than being shot, September 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah.
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Robinson, 22, allegedly fled the scene of the taking pictures, prompting a large manhunt. Robinson surrendered to authorities on the evening of Sept. 11.
Robinson has been charged with aggravated homicide, felony discharge of a firearm inflicting critical bodily damage, obstruction of justice, two counts of witness tampering and fee of a violent offense within the presence of a kid.

Tyler James Robinson attends a digital courtroom listening to from Utah County Jail, September 16, 2025 in Spanish Fork, Utah.
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He made two earlier courtroom appearances, however the first was digital and the second was audio-only.
He has not entered a plea. He may face the dying penalty if convicted of aggravated homicide.
