Statue of Turning Point USA Founder Vandalized at Phoenix Headquarters
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An eight-foot statue of Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix office was spray-painted with red markings on Sunday, prompting a police response.
An eight-foot statue of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was found spray-painted with red markings on Sunday morning at Turning Point USA's headquarters near 48th Street and Baseline Road in Phoenix. The statue, installed on Thursday to mark the one-year anniversary of Kirk's death, was accompanied by a nearby memorial poster that was also painted over.
The Phoenix Police Department said officers responded to reports of vandalism at the site, but no suspects have been identified so far. Police have asked anyone with information to contact the department or the Silent Witness tip line at 480-WITNESS.
Turning Point USA has not yet commented on the incident. The story is developing and will be updated as more details become available.