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Fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk puts Utah Valley University's security under scrutiny
Investigations question Utah Valley University's security after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot at an outdoor event with six campus officers, highlighting concerns over campus safety protocols.
- On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, who led the conservative youth group Turning Point USA as its chief executive and co-founder, was fatally shot during an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University in Orem, which was attended by approximately 3,000 people.
- The shooting followed extensive security preparations including three days of reconnaissance by a California sheriff's department and deployment of 60 law enforcement officers and a drone to monitor rooftops due to Kirk's high-profile status.
- Despite these efforts, several security experts and officials questioned holding the event outdoors with limited campus police, noting Kirk's desire to be highly accessible complicated security planning.
- The suspect, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, shot Kirk from atop a nearby building hundreds of feet away around 12:23 p.m., and the campus was cleared by 12:30 p.m. after police escorted students off the grounds.
- The assassination intensified scrutiny of campus security for political figures, prompting experts to recommend more indoor events to reduce vulnerabilities to attacks from elevated positions.
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Utah campus where Charlie Kirk was shot provided less security than other venues
Security at Charlie Kirk's speaking events around the country varied greatly. Security experts have raised concerns about the vulnerability of outdoor events after Kirk's killing on Sept. 10.
Charlie Kirk, a conservative political activist and associate of US President Donald Trump, was murdered a few days ago at Utah Valley University.
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