The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk plans to sue Utah Valley University and the State of Utah, alleging that inadequate security measures contributed to his fatal shooting on September 10, 2025. According to a notice of claim sent by the family's lawyers, Kirk's organization, Turning Point USA, had previously warned university police about security risks posed by rooftops overlooking the university's amphitheater where Kirk was scheduled to speak. The notice states that the university police chief responded to a Turning Point USA staff member via text message, saying, "I got you covered." However, the notice further alleges that university police failed to control access to the rooftop from which Kirk was shot.
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 for Robinson, who has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege Robinson targeted Kirk for his views against gay marriage and transgender rights, though his defense attorney, Richard Novak, has stated this does not constitute evidence of motive. A trial date is expected to be set at an October 23 hearing.
