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# Kirk Family Files Utah Wrongful-Death Notice Over UVU Security
- URL: https://www.theamericanquorum.com/state-news-utah-2026-09-16-a/
- Published: 2026-09-17T00:21:52.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-17T00:21:52.000Z
- Description: Charlie Kirk’s family filed a notice preserving a possible wrongful-death case against Utah and Utah Valley University, alleging security failures while the separate criminal prosecution continues.
- Author: News Desk
- Tags: State News, Utah

Charlie Kirk’s family has taken the required first step toward a possible wrongful-death lawsuit against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging that security failures at a September 10, 2025 campus event contributed to his assassination.

The [notice of claim dated September 9, 2026](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cE%5FlfnPpSCQ9UPFg1S%5F4RAkZSoSQesVE/view?usp=sharing&ref=theamericanquorum.com) names the university, former UVU President Astrid Tuminez, campus police Chief Jeffrey Long and the state. It accuses officials of failing to assess risks, secure rooftops, establish a perimeter, coordinate enough law enforcement and prepare an adequate emergency response for the outdoor event.

Those are allegations, not findings. No civil complaint has yet established negligence or liability, and the notice does not specify a damages demand. UVU told [The Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-assassination-family-wrongful-death-university-24706ce971ed75f107c35756028c2559?ref=theamericanquorum.com) that it was aware of the filing, would address legal matters through established processes and remained focused on supporting the campus community. The Utah Attorney General’s Office declined to comment on potential litigation.

## What the notice does

Utah law generally requires a claimant to notify a governmental entity before suing it. [Section 63G-7-402 of the Utah Code](https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title63G/Chapter7/63G-7-S402.html?ref=theamericanquorum.com) says a claim against a governmental entity or employee must be filed within one year after the claim arises, regardless of when the claimant learned of it. The Kirk notice was dated one day before the first anniversary of the shooting.

The filing preserves the family’s ability to pursue litigation but is not itself a lawsuit or judgment. A later complaint would still face procedural requirements, defenses and fact-finding. The named public entities would have opportunities to respond.

According to the notice, Turning Point USA raised concerns about rooftops overlooking the courtyard before the event. [Reuters reported](https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/family-charlie-kirk-plans-suit-against-utah-university-over-alleged-security-lapses-2026-09-16/?ref=theamericanquorum.com) that the filing cites a response from the police chief saying the concern was covered, while alleging that access to the rooftop used by the shooter was not controlled.

## Separate criminal case continues

The potential civil case is distinct from the prosecution of Tyler Robinson. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder. A judge ordered the case to proceed toward trial on September 1, and [the criminal case remains pending](https://apnews.com/article/charlie-kirk-tyler-robinson-preliminary-hearing-a70241ea50824c0b7ea5b53b9ed1c5f1?ref=theamericanquorum.com); no trial date has been set.

AP reported that six UVU officers staffed the 2025 event alongside Kirk’s private security team, which drew about 3,000 attendees. The family’s notice alleges the university should have used additional measures such as rooftop monitoring, bag checks, a secured perimeter and an ambulance on standby. UVU has since said it is expanding its police force, but that step does not resolve the claims about decisions made before the shooting.

The next development to watch is whether the family files a formal complaint and how Utah and UVU answer it. Until then, the notice is best understood as a detailed allegation of institutional failure, not a legal determination.