By James Oliphant

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Prosecutors in Utah on Tuesday charged Tyler Robinson, 22, with killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk with a long-range rifle shot on September 10.

Here is what you need to know about the case against Robinson:

THE CHARGES: Robinson is charged with one count each of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and violent offense committed in front of a child. He is charged with two counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of witness tampering.

Prosecutors said Robinson set about killing Kirk for his political views and after the shooting, hiding the rifle and the clothing he wore. He then allegedly tried to persuade his roommate to delete an incriminating text exchange and to not talk to police.

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