PHOENIX – A memorial at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix for slain political activist Charlie Kirk was destroyed, and the man suspected of doing it was arrested.
What we know:
It happened on Sunday, Sept. 14, at around 9:50 a.m. at the headquarters near 48th Street and Baseline Road.
“Officers were directed to a man who was seen damaging a community memorial in front of a business near 48th Street and Beverly Road. Officers were in the area to assist with traffic control due to a large community presence in the area following recent events,” said Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky.
The suspect is Ryder Corral, 19. Witnesses detained him until officers arrested him.
“Corral will be booked on multiple charges to include criminal damage and disorderly conduct,” Sgt. Krynsky said.
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Dig deeper:
Corral was caught on camera being taken down by witnesses, then being arrested. He appeared to be wearing the same shirt as Tyler Robinson, who is accused of shooting and killing Kirk at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
Kirk founded Turning Point USA in 2012.
Map of where the incident took place