Police Were Warned of Rooftop Access Before Charlie Kirk Shooting: TPUSA
Utah officials failed to prevent Charlie Kirk's assassination despite a "specific tip" regarding rooftops, an attorney alleges.
Utah officials were aware of a warning regarding the risk of rooftop access at Utah Valley University (UVU) where conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, according to a notice of claim filed by his family. The university failed to follow through on security promises that included protecting the rooftops surrounding the quad where Kirk was speaking, leading to his murder.
TPUSA had passed along a student concern about the risk posed to Kirk by accessible rooftops on campus, which was not adequately addressed by UVU officials. The filing alleges that University Police Chief Jeffrey Long ignored the tip about rooftop access and declined to allocate additional officers, only requesting six officers instead of the needed 25%.
Tyler Robinson, who surrendered a day after Kirk's death and is charged with aggravated murder, could face the death penalty if convicted.
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