Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
Also reported by The Hill, Guardian US
Summary
A statue honoring Charlie Kirk, a right-wing activist who was killed last year, was vandalized with red spray paint outside the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix. Turning Point USA said they are working with police to find the vandals and plan to repair the statue.Key Facts
- The statue of Charlie Kirk was placed outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona.
- It was vandalized with red spray paint and scratches, including over religious symbols like Jesus and the Cross.
- Charlie Kirk was a co-founder of Turning Point USA and was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- The man accused of killing Kirk, Tyler Robinson, has pleaded not guilty and faces possible death penalty charges.
- Turning Point USA’s chief operating officer, Tyler Bowyer, reported the vandalism on social media.
- The police received calls about the damaged memorial on Sunday morning.
- Turning Point USA plans to restore the statue and is reviewing video footage to help find the vandals.
- The vandalism targeted the statue’s neck, the location where Kirk was shot.
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