Kris Herzog, one of Beverly Hills’ most respected and battle-tested security professionals, is speaking out after the assassination of conservative leader Charlie Kirk—an event he says could have been prevented.
In a harrowing revelation, Herzog, the CEO of The Bodyguard Group, shared with the Daily Mail how he had warned Charlie Kirk about potential threats to his life during a speech at California State University on March 6. “I told him he would ‘100 percent be killed at one of his upcoming university speaking events’ unless he took drastic precautions,” Herzog recounted, emphasizing the urgency of his warning.
Herzog’s firm, renowned for its impeccable safety record, has safeguarded high-profile figures ranging from Kim Kardashian to presidential hopefuls. The team is composed of off-duty police officers, Navy SEALS, and military veterans, all of whom have maintained an injury-free track record throughout the company’s esteemed history. Despite Herzog’s pressing advice, which included the implementation of bulletproof glass, the presence of off-duty police officers at strategic points, thorough weapon scanning, and the use of sniffer dogs, Kirk did not respond to these recommendations.
“Regrettably, he never got back to me, and now my prediction of his murder has come true,” Herzog lamented, as Kirk’s heightened political profile and associated risks were left unaddressed. This tragic prophecy materialized during a rally at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was fatally shot in the neck while discussing the topic of mass shootings—an event that starkly underscored the absence of adequate security measures.
Herzog elaborated on his security suggestions, stressing the importance of B7-level ballistic glass and the presence of active-duty police officers. He underscored the need for vigilant surveillance of potential sniper vantage points as well as meticulous weapon screening for those in proximity to the stage. These measures, unfortunately, went unheeded, leading to a devastating and preventable outcome.
Mark Wilson, another top security advisor who spoke with Kirk directly, added, “We’re huge Turning Point fans, being conservatives, and we’d discussed the lack of security because he’s up close with these nutcase kids and doesn’t appear that he ever wears a bulletproof vest. It’s super sad what has happened.”
Herzog detailed his recommendations: “I told him that a sniper would probably go for a headshot…B7-level ballistic glass was critical.” He also preached the necessity of active-duty police on site, careful monitoring of all rooflines and sniper angles, and thorough weapon screening for anyone near the stage.
