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Arizona Stadium Memorial for Charlie Kirk Draws Top Conservatives Under Super Bowl-Level Security

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the 22-year-old suspect, with motive still unconfirmed.

Overview

  • Tens of thousands gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale for a large-scale memorial featuring speeches by President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Erika Kirk.
  • Homeland Security and local agencies treated the event with security on par with the Super Bowl or the New York Marathon.
  • Turning Point USA asked attendees to wear red, white or blue and directed supporters to donate to the organization instead of bringing flowers.
  • Erika Kirk has been unanimously installed as CEO and chair of Turning Point USA and has vowed to expand her late husband's movement.
  • Investigators say they have not established a motive for the shooting, while suspect Tyler Robinson faces Utah murder charges that could result in capital punishment and a broader political fight over rhetoric and civil liberties continues.