Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: United States

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Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters

A new memorial statue of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk was vandalised in Phoenix, Arizona, days after its installation. Turning Point's COO, Tyler Bowyer, reported that the bronze statue was defaced with red spray paint, particularly on the neck, where Kirk was shot. Turning Point is collaborating with police to identify the vandals and restore the statue.

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