Charlie Kirk’s family intends to sue Utah university over alleged security lapses
The family of conservative U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk intends to sue a Utah university over alleged security lapses that led to his fatal shooting death in 2025. (Photo by Meredith Seaver/The Bryan College Station Eagle via the Associated Press)
A law firm representing the family of conservative U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk has notified a Utah university that it plans to sue over his fatal shooting there, claiming that inadequate security contributed to his death.
The letter, dated Sept. 9, notified Utah Valley University and the state of Utah that it intends to seek damages over Kirk’s Sept. 10, 2025, killing, Reuters reports.
The notice alleges that that Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, warned university police about security risks posed by rooftops overlooking the university’s amphitheater where he was due to speak.
Reuters reported that the notice said the university police chief responded in a text message to a Turning Point USA staff member: “I got you covered.”
The attorney’s notice said university police failed to control access to the rooftop from which Kirk was shot. Reuters reported that Utah Valley University said it was aware of the notice.
“UVU addresses legal matters consistent with our established processes. Our focus remains on supporting our campus community,” the university said in a statement.
Tyler Robinson, 23, a former electrical apprentice, is accused of shooting Kirk from the roof of the university’s student resource center. Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. Robinson has pleaded not guilty. A trial date is expected to be set at an Oct. 23 hearing.
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