Tim Ballard
Disclaimer: Inclusion on this page does not imply that this individual had knowledge of, participated in, or committed any illegal or immoral act. This page documents their publicly known connection to the events of September 10, 2025 for investigative reference only.
Living Person Notice: Tim Ballard is a living person. We document his public role and his own reported public statements only, with attribution. We do not assert wrongdoing.
Investigative Value
Tim Ballard is described in the investigation file as the owner of a security company and is cited as a security expert commenting on the response to the September 10, 2025 shooting. His relevance to the case is limited and indirect: according to the file, Ballard publicly stated that people should not believe the theory that this was a lone shooter. That is presented here as his attributed opinion, offered as an outside expert view — not as a proven fact about the case. See Killer and Proof — Not Tyler.
The file also notes, for completeness and context only, that Ballard was sued in 2023 by Rick Cutler, who reportedly previously worked with him. That civil matter is unrelated to the shooting and is included only because both names appear in the surrounding source material.
Role — September 10, 2025
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Described role | Security-company owner; outside security expert commenting on the case |
| Connection to CK case | Publicly questioned the lone-shooter theory |
| Status | Alive |
What is reported
- Per the file, Ballard is a security company owner who spoke publicly about the shooting.
- Reportedly, he cautioned against accepting a "lone shooter" explanation — presented here as his attributed opinion, not a site conclusion.
- The file separately notes a 2023 lawsuit in which Rick Cutler sued Ballard; the two reportedly had a prior working relationship. This is background context and is not tied to the shooting.
- Counterpoint: Ballard's remarks are commentary. Nothing in the file connects him to the events at UVU beyond his role as a commentator, and no claim of wrongdoing is made against him here.
Open Questions
- What specific reasoning did Ballard give for doubting the lone-shooter account?
- Does Ballard's professional analysis point to any verifiable evidence, or is it general opinion?
- Is his prior connection to Rick Cutler relevant to the case, or purely coincidental background?
Status
Status: Alive. No crime is alleged against Tim Ballard on this page; his statements are treated as his own reported commentary, and defamation-safe framing applies.
Sources
- Citizen-research summaries and social-media commentary retained in the project's private investigation file, reporting Ballard's public remarks on the shooting and referencing a 2023 civil lawsuit. His statements are reported as his own opinion and are not independently verified here.