Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassination

Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassination

A new report released Friday shows Utah Valley University (UVU) had several security issues on the day political commentator Charlie Kirk was assassinated on campus. The 158-page independent review for UVU stated that university staff and security personnel deferred critical decision-making to the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) team and failed to conduct a formal written…

Sep 25, 2026

Charlie Kirk assassination report highlights several security failures at Utah Valley University

The original day-of security posture planned for only three university law enforcement officers securing the event, which was attended by several thousand people.

Sep 26, 2026

Utah Valley University report details key security flaws at Charlie Kirk’s assassination

The Utah university where Charlie Kirk was assassinated last September released a report on Thursday examining the security pitfalls in advance of Kirk’s murder. The independent security review determined that the employees of Utah Valley University did not “act in bad faith or in willful and wanton disregard” ahead of the event, but that there […]

Sep 25, 2026

Review of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University made public

A 158-page report reveals UVU security was insufficient for Charlie Kirk's outdoor event with inconsistent policies and no camera monitoring.

Sep 25, 2026