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Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassination

Charlie Kirk's family alleges 'stunning failures' by Utah officials led to his assassination
BBC World Wednesday 16 September 2026, 15:33 UTC 1 min read
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The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.

The conservative activist was speaking to a crowd of thousands on the university campus when he was shot and killed by a gunman positioned on a roof.
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