OREM, Utah (Diya TV) — Charlie Kirk’s family is preparing a potential wrongful death lawsuit against Utah Valley University and the state of Utah, alleging that security failures contributed to his fatal shooting on campus last year.

The family’s attorneys filed a notice of claim Sept. 9, one day before the anniversary of Kirk’s death. Utah law requires the filing before someone can sue a public entity. The notice names UVU, former university President Astrid Tuminez, campus Police Chief Jeffrey Long and the state of Utah.

Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, died Sept. 10, 2025, after a gunman shot him while he spoke to more than 3,000 people at an outdoor event on the Orem campus. Prosecutors say the shooter fired from a nearby rooftop more than 400 feet away.

The notice alleges that university officials failed to conduct an adequate security assessment, secure the event perimeter and control access to nearby rooftops. It also says Turning Point USA warned campus police before the event about security risks from rooftops overlooking the venue. According to the filing, Long told a staff member, “I got you covered.”

Long said after the shooting that six university police officers worked the event and coordinated with Kirk’s private security team. An Associated Press review found that organizers did not use bag checks or metal detectors and that local law enforcement did not help secure the event.

The family also alleges that security personnel failed to adequately monitor surveillance cameras and rooftop access. Prosecutors later presented surveillance footage that they say showed Tyler Robinson moving across campus and taking a position on the roof before the shooting.

Robinson, 23, pleaded not guilty to aggravated murder and other charges. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty. A judge ruled Sept. 1 that prosecutors had presented enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial. The court is expected to address a trial date at an Oct. 23 hearing.

Utah Valley University said it is aware of the notice and will address the matter through its established legal process.

After the shooting, UVU launched an independent review of campus security and emergency preparedness.