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Arizona Stadium Memorial for Charlie Kirk Draws Trump as Security Tightens

Investigators have not identified a motive in the killing.

Overview

  • A large ceremony is scheduled Sunday evening at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with police saying tens of thousands could attend.
  • The U.S. Secret Service is coordinating protection, and an individual impersonating law enforcement was detained at the site after suspicious behavior.
  • President Donald Trump is set to attend and deliver remarks alongside Republican figures, with international guests also expected.
  • Suspect Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested the day after the September 10 shooting in Utah and has since been formally charged with murder.
  • Erika Kirk has been named head of Turning Point USA and will speak at the event, while overseas supporters held a Paris vigil that cast Kirk as a martyr.