NEW: Charlie Kirk’s Family Makes Jaw-Dropping Legal Claim Against Utah Valley University

Charlie Kirk’s family is preparing for a legal showdown with Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging a series of security failures left the Turning Point USA founder vulnerable to the rooftop gunman who killed him last year.

Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and their two children filed a notice of claim, a required step before pursuing a lawsuit against a government entity in Utah, accusing the university, the state and several officials of contributing to Kirk’s wrongful death.

The filing argues that the possibility of a rooftop attack should have been treated as an obvious security concern ahead of Kirk’s Sept. 10, 2025, appearance at the Orem campus.

“The risk of a rooftop shooter should have been especially top-of-mind given the attempted assassination of President Trump, Charlie Kirk’s close friend and political ally, by a rooftop shooter the previous year,” the filing states.

Among the most striking allegations is that Turning Point USA organizers warned UVU Police Chief Jeffrey Long about rooftop access before the event.

According to the filing, organizers were told by students that the roof of the Sorenson Center, located near Kirk’s speaking area, could be accessed.

“If this is true, it would be nice to either have it controlled access or allow one of my guys to be there as well,” someone at TPUSA wrote to the chief, according to the filing. “If possible.”

“I got you covered,” was Long’s alleged reply.

Kirk, 31, was shot while speaking to roughly 3,000 people in an outdoor courtyard. Authorities say the suspected shooter took up a position on the nearby Losee Center roof before firing.

The family’s attorneys now argue that the killing could have been prevented if university officials had followed through on promised security measures.

BREAKING: Charlie Kirk’s family has filed multiple notices of claim against the state of Utah, Utah Valley University, and other officials, alleging that a number of security failures directly led to the conservative activist’s assassination one year ago.

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“His murder was entirely preventable and, in fact, would not have happened had the State of Utah and UVU followed through on their stated security promises, which included protecting the rooftops surrounding the quad where Charlie was speaking,” said Brett Parkinson, counsel for the Kirk family. “Those failures not only robbed Charlie Kirk of his life, but also robbed his family of their husband, father, son, and brother, with impacts that will compound for the rest of their lives.”

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The filing alleges UVU failed to conduct an adequate threat assessment, did not develop a meaningful written security plan and failed to hold a security briefing ahead of Kirk’s appearance.

It also accuses university officials of placing Kirk in an exposed outdoor area surrounded by elevated buildings and other potential shooting positions.

“Tragically, the UVU Parties failed to rise to the occasion,” the filing alleges. “Through a series of stunning failures and reckless decisions, the UVU Parties created a foreseeable danger to Charlie.”

The family claims just six campus police officers were assigned to the event, representing roughly a quarter of UVU’s police force.

The filing further alleges that Long sought permission to assign more officers but was denied.

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“On information and belief, [UVU Campus Police] Chief Jeffrey Long requested approval from then-UVU President, Astrid Tuminez, to allocate more than the six officers — which represented only 25% of the UVU police force — but his request was denied,” the filing continues.

The notice also claims campus police failed to seek help from neighboring departments after that request was rejected.

Another allegation centers on emergency medical response.

“The UVU Parties’ planning was so deficient that when Mr. Kirk was shot first responders were not available and Mr. Kirk was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital in a private vehicle, not an ambulance,” the notice continues.

The family also argues that UVU controlled security tools Charlie Kirk‘s private team could not deploy, including barricades, metal detectors, campus access restrictions and rooftop security.

Surveillance cameras were installed around campus, but the notice alleges they were not being monitored in real time.

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“After-the-fact review of the footage at the Preliminary Hearing in the criminal prosecution of the alleged shooter Tyler Robinson showed the shooter running across the roof of the Losee Building to a ‘sniper’s nest,'” attorneys for the Kirk family wrote. “If such footage had been monitored in real-time, Kirk’s tragic death could have been avoided.”

The filing says the Losee Center roof remained unsecured despite alleged warnings about rooftop access and claims students were known to frequent the area.

The notice raises potential wrongful death and constitutional claims, including a “state-created danger” claim. It does not specify a dollar amount in damages.

UVU said it is “aware of the notice of claim,” and that it “addresses legal matters consistent with our established processes.”

“Our focus remains on supporting our campus community,” the university said in a statement.

The Kirk family’s filing ultimately argues that Kirk had every reason to believe the university would provide a safe venue after approving the event.

“He was legally entitled to believe that when the UVU Parties approved the Tour event to be held on campus on September 10, that the UVU Parties would only hold the event in a venue and with associated security measures that made the event safe for him to attend and participate in,” the notice reads. “Instead, Mr. Kirk was exposed to the danger of a rooftop shooter that took his life.”

The allegations have not yet been tested in court, and filing a notice of claim does not establish that UVU or state officials were legally responsible for Kirk’s death.

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