A new after-action report from Utah Valley University, released on Friday, outlines security issues related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which took place during a speech on the Orem, Utah, campus on September 10, 2025. The report, conducted by an external and independent review team, highlights concerns about the handling of security measures for the event. According to the findings, Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk is affiliated with, insisted that the speech be held outdoors, even though there were existing security concerns. This decision may have contributed to the lack of adequate protection for Kirk during the event. The report also criticizes the university for not thoroughly evaluating potential threats, including the risk of a shooter positioned on a nearby rooftop. Such an oversight could have left the event vulnerable to attacks that might have been prevented with proper planning and risk assessment. Investigators reviewed communications between Turning Point USA and university officials to understand the decision-making process that led to the outdoor event. They also examined the university’s response to the shooting once it occurred, looking into how quickly and effectively emergency protocols were implemented. The report aims to provide clarity on what went wrong and to prevent similar incidents in the future.