Charlie Kirk was warned he’d be “100% Killed” ahead of Utah shooting — Report reveals more

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA unexpectedly died on September 10, 2025, while speaking to an audience at Utah Valley University, Orem Utah The pulthony revealed that the following day is his thirty-first birthday. The shooting occurred while he was on his “Prove Me Wrong” tour, which is supposed to trigger students to debate their political beliefs.

Kirk was shot and killed by 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, who reportedly fired from a rooftop before fleeing the scene. Kirk is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two children. One of his family members provided the tip that led to Robinson’s arrest, and he is now charged with a handful of crimes including aggravated murder.

According to reports, a security expert had informed Kirk in the months before that he had a "100% chance" of being assassinated at a school event if he didn't take additional precautions. Despite not having been independently confirmed by authorities, this warning underscores persistent worries about political violence directed towards public people. A national dialogue over safety, school security, and the increase in politically motivated attacks has been sparked by the assassination.

Bodyguard’s warning to Charlie Kirk — What was reported

Kris Herzog, a seasoned executive protection specialist with The Bodyguard Group, informed Charlie Kirk months prior that he "would 100% be killed" at a university speaking event if he didn't have more robust security. Numerous news websites have reported on that story, citing Herzog or tabloid interviews in the process.

To be precise, Herzog told reporters about a private conversation, and his assertion is his own. Law enforcement authorities have not independently confirmed that Herzog cautioned Kirk in the manner he described. Herzog's statement was swiftly covered by the media, with some publications mentioning it in addition to their coverage of the police inquiry.

What investigators have confirmed so far

The suspect and the weapon found close to the site have been the public focus of law enforcement and federal investigators. Authorities discovered a powerful rifle close to the school, released pictures of a person of interest, and stated that forensics and messages are among the evidence being analyzed as part of the criminal case. In a political context, Utah officials have called Charlie Kirk's murder an assassination and emphasized that an investigation is underway.

The suspect, who was publicly identified as Tyler Robinson during news conferences, has been arrested, and prosecutors are preparing charges. The evidence analysis is being coordinated by both federal and local agencies. As they collect and verify evidence for charging judgments, officials have cautioned against conjecture on numerous occasions.

Media, misinformation and why caution matters

Following Charlie Kirk's murder, there has been an abundance of reporting, analysis, and, most importantly, false information. Readers should exercise caution when reading sensational or single-source accounts (including second-hand claims about warnings) until law enforcement either confirms or refutes them. Many fact-checking organizations have identified false claims and misattributed videos that went viral online in the immediate aftermath.

This disclaimer also applies to Herzog's warning: investigators have not made the private conversation or its specific substance public, despite other outlets repeating his version of events. Reporting on the warning helps explain why some observers later questioned Kirk’s event security, but it does not replace the official evidence the FBI and local police are compiling.

Bottom line

Charlie Kirk was shot on September 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University; a suspect has been taken into custody, and the case is still being investigated at the federal and municipal levels.

According to news interviews, a security expert (Kris Herzog) told Kirk months prior that he was at risk of being "100% killed" at a school gathering. However, law enforcement has not independently confirmed this claim. As the inquiry develops, readers should trust official police comments and reputable news sources.

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