Charlie Kirk funeral details: Who will attend service, where will it be held? Details revealed

Charlie Kirk's funeral service is expected to take place soon in Phoenix, Arizona, his home state. President Trump said he will be in attendance.

Published on: Sep 12, 2025, 07:16:11 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Charlie Kirk's funeral service is expected to take place soon in Phoenix, Arizona, his home state. President Donald Trump has already announced that he plans to attend the service. This comes as VP JD Vance accompanied Kirk's family and casket to the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Thursday.

The body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is carried from Air Force Two (REUTERS)

Vance, who had a close relationship with the Turning Point USA founder, had flown to Salt Lake City, Utah, to retrieve the 31-year-old's remains. The Vice President could be seen placing a hand on the casket as uniformed personnel carried it to Air Force Two. The casket was flown to Phoenix. Second Lady Usha Vance escorted Kirk’s wife and two children. CNN cited sources to report that Vance will not leave the airport. He will reboard the plane.

Meanwhile, Trump announced that he plans to attend Kirk's funeral service. It is likely that First Lady Melania Trump, JD Vance and his wife will be there.

“I believe it's in Arizona, and they've asked me to go and I think I have an obligation to do that. I hear next weekend," Trump said.

The service location remains unconfirmed, but it will likely be near the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, where mourners gathered for a vigil on Thursday, leaving flowers and tributes. Funeral service attendees could include top Republican leaders and Kirk's friends.

Meanwhile, the FBI released two images of a person of interest in the investigation of the shooting at Utah Valley University, Orem campus, that killed Kirk. The 31-year-old was answering questions when a shot rang. He was hit on his neck.

The unidentified suspect is believed to have jumped off a roof and fled into a neighborhood after firing one shot, authorities said Thursday. A high-powered, bolt-action rifle they believe was used in the attack was recovered, and video recordings of the person they believe was responsible are being reviewed.

(With AP inputs)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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