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2 min readUtah's Firing Squad Law Could Apply in Charlie Kirk Assassination Case
TrueGov Editorial Team•8 months ago•2 min read
Suspect Tyler Robinson faces potential death penalty under state's execution protocol
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Utah's firing squad execution protocol has gained renewed attention following the fatal shooting of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. The state is one of five that permit execution by firing squad, a method it most recently employed in 2010. The suspect in Kirk's death, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, could potentially face this method of execution if convicted and sentenced to death.