Tyler Robinson is accused of killing right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. KSTU

Prosecutors charged Tyler Robinson , who is accused of killing prominent conservative political activist Charlie Kirk , with aggravated murder on Tuesday and announced they would seek the death penalty.

Kirk’s assassination six days ago at an event at Utah Valley University sent shockwaves across the country and is the latest incident of violence tearing through American politics.

Utah County prosecutors charged Robinson through an information document rather than an indictment. An information court document allows prosecutors to charge someone directly and requires a probable cause hearing, during which a judge determines if there is sufficient evidence to proceed.

The charging document for the 22-year

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