OREM, Utah (AP) — Utah Valley University is launching an independent, external review of the fatal shooting of prominent conservative activist Charlie Kirk on its campus earlier this month.

The university announced the move Monday in an effort to improve safety practices amid fallout over security lapses and the shattering of the serene image the institution had cultivated.

“We believe the findings of the comprehensive, third-party independent review of this targeted act of violence will offer valuable insights on how college campuses improve response and preparedness moving forward,” Astrid S. Tuminez, the school's president, said in an emailed statement. “We will integrate the findings into our efforts to strengthen and improve safety practices for UVU and all of Utah higher educ

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