Utah State University officials evacuated a campus building in Logan before a Turning Point USA event, following reports of a suspicious device. Law enforcement and bomb squads inspected the item, which was later detonated. No injuries were immediately reported, and authorities have not confirmed whether the package posed an actual threat. The university urged students and staff to avoid the area during the investigation.
The evacuation occurred as the institution prepared to host the TPUSA event, overshadowed by the recent death of the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in September. Security for the event included metal detectors, bag checks, and other crowd screening measures.
A journalist confirmed that the TPUSA event at Utah State University proceeded as scheduled after authorities cleared the scene. The conservative organization, now led by Erika Kirk, has pledged to continue its mission following her husband’s assassination. The event lineup featured Sen. Mike Lee, Gov. Spencer Cox, and other right-wing figures, with some appearances conducted via video due to scheduling conflicts.
Erika Kirk emphasized the group’s commitment to maintaining its operations, stating that “the show will go on” through archived clips of her late husband’s voice. The tour includes plans for a rotating cast of hosts and continued daily podcast recordings, ensuring Charlie Kirk’s legacy remains central to the organization’s activities.