Kirk family files claim alleging UVU ignored rooftop security risks before shooting
Charlie Kirk's widow and children have filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University and state officials, asserting that ignored rooftop security concerns contributed to his fatal shooting on campus.
Kirk's family submitted a notice of claim, a step before a lawsuit, accusing Utah Valley University, the state and campus leaders of negligence that led to the 31-year-old activist's death. The document says Turning Point USA organizers warned UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long about rooftop access near the Sorenson Center, and Long responded that he would address it. Despite this, the Losee Center rooftop remained unsecured, allowing a shooter to fire from that position.
The filing notes that only six campus officers—just 25% of the force—were assigned to the event, despite a crowd of roughly 3,000, and that the chief's request for more personnel was rejected. It further alleges that security footage was not monitored live and that no additional police support was sought from nearby departments, contributing to the fatal outcome.
Why it matters
The claim highlights potential lapses in campus security that could affect future public events and legal accountability.
How this story developed
- Sep 6 Florida professor reinstated after social-media posts about Charlie Kirk spark controversy
- Sep 8 Turning Point USA’s chapter network kept growing and a Florida professor was reinstated after a legal ruling on her social‑media posts.
- Sep 11 Republican convention speakers honored the late Charlie Kirk on the one‑year anniversary of his assassination.
- Sep 11 Turning Point Action unveiled a statue of Kirk at its Phoenix headquarters.
In this story
Related stories
14 in this thread