Independent review finds security failures at Utah Valley University event where Charlie Kirk was killed
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Summary
Utah Valley University released a 158-page independent review of security at the September 10, 2025, campus event where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. The review found the university did not complete a written security assessment or a line-of-sight check of the outdoor courtyard, and that Turning Point USA had insisted on the outdoor location. It concluded that no university employee acted in bad faith.
Left-leaning
- Utah university releases independent review of Charlie Kirk shootingWashington Post · Sep 25, 2:39 PM
- Report Finds Security Failings at Event Where Charlie Kirk Was KilledNew York Times · Sep 25, 7:10 PM
Center
- Report shows Utah Valley University had several security issues on day of Charlie Kirk assassinationThe Hill · Sep 25, 5:24 PM
- Report Details Security Failures at School Where Charlie Kirk Was KilledWall Street Journal · Sep 25, 5:50 PM
Right-leaning
- Report finds many security deficiencies at Utah university where Charlie Kirk was killedWashington Times · Sep 25, 3:58 PM
- Review of Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University made publicFox News · Sep 25, 4:04 PM
- Utah Valley University report details key security flaws at Charlie Kirk’s assassinationWashington Examiner · Sep 25, 4:48 PM