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UVU Records and Security Chief Renew Scrutiny of Planning Failures in Charlie Kirk Shooting

New planning files show low attendance estimates with no EMS scheduled.

Overview

  • Newly released UVU documents show estimates rising from 200 to 600 for the event, while UVU police later counted roughly 3,000 attendees.
  • The planning questionnaire marked "No" for scheduling EMS and committee notes said no first-aid station or extra insurance was needed.
  • Security director Brian Harpole said police promised rooftop coverage that was not in place and that his team’s authority was limited to the immediate stage area.
  • UVU says an independent third-party review is underway, with plans to hire eight additional officers plus two security managers and to publish the findings.
  • Suspect Tyler James Robinson, 22, remains jailed on aggravated murder and related counts, with prosecutors pursuing the death penalty and a hearing set for January 16.