Tyler Robinson faces seven charges related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk murder suspect makes first court appearance with just this three-word remark

The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk has made his initial court appearance, where he uttered just three words.

Tyler Robinson, from Utah, was detained on September 12 in relation to the assassination of the right-wing commentator, who was shot in the neck while speaking at a college event a few days earlier.

The 22-year-old alleged gunman has since been charged with multiple offenses, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice.

The young man made his initial court appearance on Tuesday, September 16, appearing via a virtual link to listen to the judge's opening comments.

Robinson was observed wearing an anti-suicide vest during the four-way video call from Utah County Jail.

The Associated Press reported that no attorney was listed in the Utah online court docket, even after preliminary charges were filed against him.

During the hearing, Robinson's voice was heard for the first time, although he only spoke three words.

Judge Tony Graf requested the suspected murderer to state his name, and he reportedly responded in a flat tone: "Tyler James Robinson."

Graf responded: "Thank you for being here," before informing him that he will 'remain in custody without bail.'

The seven charges against him include a felony discharge of a firearm and two counts of obstruction of justice, such as moving a firearm and disposing of clothing.

He also faces two additional counts of witness tampering, including instructing a roommate to 'delete messages' and telling a roommate to 'stay quiet'.

Finally, the seventh charge relates to committing a violent crime in the presence of children.

During a press conference yesterday, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray announced that Utah prosecutors intend to pursue the death penalty.

He also proposed a potential motive, stating: "When asked why he committed the act, Robinson replied, 'There's too much evil and the guy [Kirk] spreads too much hate'."

The young man, reportedly raised in a Republican family, allegedly confessed to the murder in a handwritten note to his roommate, stating: "I had the opportunity to take out Charlie Kirk, and I'm going to take it."

Robinson eventually turned himself in to the FBI after consulting with a family friend. Judge Graf noted that there were 'aggravated factors' in the case, such as his alleged targeting of Kirk for his political beliefs and the presence of children who witnessed the shooting.

Raised in a Republican household, Robinson reportedly considered Kirk's politics to be 'evil'

He mentioned that a sentencing judge or parole board would consider these factors as the case advances.

Judge Graf also stated that Robinson will receive a court-appointed attorney and scheduled his next hearing for September 29.

Robinson's charges arise as Kirk was speaking at Utah Valley University during the first part of his 'American Comeback Tour,' organized by Turning Point USA, which he co-founded.

Just minutes into the debate, he was shot in the neck. Shortly afterward, his security team rushed him to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two young children.