Kirk family puts UVU on notice they intend to sue

Key Points:

• The family of Charlie Kirk has filed a notice of claim against Utah Valley University (UVU), UVU Police Department, police Chief Jeffrey Long, former UVU President Astrid Tuminez, and the state of Utah, indicating their intent to sue for wrongful death due to alleged negligence leading to Kirk's assassination.
• Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on UVU's campus on September 10, 2025, during a Turning Point USA rally, with the alleged shooter, Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder and facing the death penalty if convicted.
• The Kirk family alleges UVU and its police department failed to conduct proper risk assessments, provide adequate security, or monitor surveillance in real time, despite known threats and warnings about rooftop access risks.
• The notice claims that UVU's deficient security planning resulted in insufficient police presence, lack of coordination with other agencies, and delayed medical response, contributing to Kirk's preventable death.
• The Kirk family seeks accountability for the loss, emphasizing the profound personal impact, though the notice does not specify any monetary damages; a formal lawsuit may be filed 90 days after the claim.