Family of Charlie Kirk plans suit against Utah university over alleged security lapses
The filing says UVU lacked a written security plan, staffed only six officers and failed to monitor rooftops around the event.
- On Wednesday, attorneys for the family of Charlie Kirk publicly released a notice of claim against Utah Valley University, alleging that security failures led to the CEO's fatal shooting on September 10, 2025.
- Attorneys described the shooting as "entirely preventable," citing "reckless decisions" by UVU officials who failed to secure rooftops or establish a safe perimeter for the event attended by 3,000 people.
- The notice alleges that UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long requested approval from then-UVU President Astrid Tuminez to allocate more than six officers—representing only 25% of the police force—but his request was denied.
- This filing is a required legal step under Utah law to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit within two years, naming the State of Utah, the university, and former administrators as potential defendants.
- Accused shooter Tyler Robinson remains in custody awaiting trial for aggravated murder, with a trial date expected at an October 23 hearing. The notice ensures the family can pursue a court remedy over the next year.
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BREAKING: Charlie Kirk's family has filed multiple notices of claim against the state of Utah, Utah Valley University, and other officials, alleging that a number of security failures directly led to the conservative..
The Kirk's family lawyer says his murder was entirely preventable and "would not have happened had the State of Utah and UVU followed through on their stated security promises, which included protecting the rooftops surrounding the...
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Utah News DispatchCharlie Kirk’s family says lapses in event security at Utah campus left him ‘helpless’
Calling Charlie Kirk’s death at Utah Valley University “entirely preventable,” his family says he wouldn’t have been shot and killed last year had the university put in place tighter security protocols. Attorneys representing Kirk’s family made the allegations in a notice of claim dated Sept. 9, marking the first time they have publicly blamed the […]
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Le Journal de MontrealCharlie Kirk's family claims Utah Valley University knew about the risks to roof security prior to his murder
Charlie Kirk’s family takes first steps to filing lawsuit blaming lax security for leaving him ‘helpless’ to assassination
Kirk was debating students from a tent in a campus courtyard when a shooter perched on a rooftop nearby fired a single shot, striking him in the throat.
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