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In a report published September 16, the family of Charlie Kirk announced a wrongful death notice accusing Utah officials of security failures. The notice alleges that decisions made by Utah Valley University officials contributed to the activist's assassination last year.
Key takeaways
Kirk's family filed a wrongful death notice against Utah officials.
Attorneys allege Utah Valley University officials made reckless decisions during Kirk's assassination last year.
The family claims security failures left Kirk exposed to a rooftop sniper.
Utah Valley University officials will address the notice through standard procedures.
Charlie Kirk's family is blaming Utah officials for failing to prevent the conservative activist's assassination at a state university, according to a September 16 report. The accusation was made in a wrongful death notice that may lead to a lawsuit from Kirk's family members.
Attorneys for the family stated that Kirk's death last year was the result of a series of reckless decisions by officials at Utah Valley University. The attorneys claim these decisions left Kirk exposed to a sniper on a rooftop. The university has previously faced criticism regarding the absence of key safety measures on the day of the shooting.
The wrongful death notice issued by Kirk's family did not specify the amount of damages sought. A spokesperson for the university stated that school officials will address the notice through normal procedures.
