A shocking incident of vandalism unfolded Sunday in Phoenix at a Charlie Kirk memorial where a man was arrested after trampling and destroying tributes left for the late Turning Point USA founder outside the organization’s headquarters.
Fox News cameras captured 19-year-old Ryder Corral walking through the memorial, kicking over flowers, vases, and flags. The scene turned tense when a mourner intervened, yanking Corral away from the display and throwing him to the ground.
Phoenix police confirmed Corral’s arrest, charging him with one count of criminal damage and one count of disorderly conduct. Public Information Sergeant Philip Krynsky said Corral was taken into custody at Maricopa County Jail. “Officers had already been on scene to assist with traffic control due to the large community presence in the area,” Krynsky noted.
Witnesses noticed Corral wore a black shirt with an eagle and American flag—similar to the clothing Tyler Robinson allegedly wore when assassinating Kirk in Utah just days earlier. Law enforcement arrested Robinson Friday after a 33-hour manhunt.
Kirk, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem. He was rushed to Timpanogos Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The vandalism adds to the grief of mourners still reeling from Kirk’s death. “You’re an embarrassment,” one onlooker shouted at the suspect as police escorted him away.
