Charlie Kirk Shot

FILE - Fourth District Court Judge Tony Graf speaks during a preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, at the Fourth District Court in Provo, Utah, July 8, 2026.

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Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'

Defense in Charlie Kirk's killing say shooter should not get death penalty, hit 'intended target'

Lawyers for the man charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk say he shouldn’t be eligible for the death penalty because the shooter hit the “intended target” during an event attended by thousands of people last year in Utah. Defendant Tyler Robinson’s attorneys say prosecutors have not proven that others who attended Kirk’s Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University were in danger by the shooting. That's a potentially aggravating factor under state law that would make it a capital crime. Prosecutors have said they have “overwhelming” evidence against Robinson. Robinson is charged with aggravated murder and has not entered a plea.