Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his shooting
The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on 10 September 2025 before he was shot and killed by a gunman
Charlie Kirk's family has accused the Utah Valley University and state officials of "stunning failures and reckless decisions" that they say led to the conservative activist's 2025 assassination during a campus event.
In a legal notice, lawyers for the family say Kirk's Turning Point USA event at the university campus was not properly secured or monitored, making him an easy target.
It names Utah Valley University, local police, the state of Utah, and other university officials as parties who were allegedly aware of the threats against Kirk and did not take steps to protect him.