‘Suspicious Device’ Detonated Ahead of Turning Point Event at Utah State University

‘At this time, we do not believe it was an intentional threat or related to the [Turning Point USA] event,’ the university stated.

People stand for the national anthem during a Turning Point USA rally at Utah State University, as a part of the organization's push to memorialize Charlie Kirk, in Logan, Utah, on Sept. 30, 2025. Alex Goodlett/AP Photo

Utah State University (USU) evacuated a building on Sept. 30 after a “suspicious device” was found and detonated by the bomb squad just hours before the university was set to host a Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event.

USU said the device was found near the exterior of its Old Main building at around 2:45 p.m. local time on Sept. 30, prompting a response from university and local law enforcement.