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Turning Point USA Sets Sept. 21 State Farm Stadium Memorial for Charlie Kirk After Suspect’s Arrest

Investigators say engraved casings and a family tip helped identify a 22-year-old suspect now jailed without bail.

Overview

  • Turning Point USA announced a memorial event at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday, Sept. 21, with doors at 8 a.m. and the program at 11 a.m.
  • Authorities arrested Tyler Robinson, 22, in the shooting at Utah Valley University and a judge ordered him held without bail on aggravated murder and related counts, according to a court affidavit.
  • Investigators reported inscriptions on recovered casings, including one reading “hey fascist, catch!”, and said Robinson’s family helped facilitate his surrender.
  • Erika Kirk delivered her first public remarks, pledging to continue her husband’s work, as vigils and tributes were held from Las Vegas to the University of Maryland and New York City.
  • President Donald Trump has said he plans to honor Kirk, and outlets report he is expected at the stadium memorial, while prosecutors prepare formal filings with a court appearance expected Tuesday.