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Who is Ryder Corral? Phoenix man accused of destroying Charlie Kirk memorial at Turning Point USA HQ
The memorial was made to remember Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at the Utah Valley University on September 10.
A man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing and destroying a memorial at the Turning Point headquarters in Phoenix on Sunday morning. The man has been identified as Ryder Corral, Phoenix Police confirmed.
Officers were directed to the man accused of damaging the community memorial in front of the TPUSA headquarters near 48th Street and Beverly Road. The memorial was made to remember Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during an event at the Utah Valley University on September 10.
The police department stated that officers were already present to help with traffic control.
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Videos circulating online show the suspect being arrested. In the earlier clip, onlookers can be seen taking down the young man for trying to damage the memorial.
Who is Ryder Corral?
Ryder Corral is 19 years old. He was detained by witnesses before responding officers took him into custody. There were no serious injuries in the incident.
Corral faced multiple charges including criminal damage and disorderly conduct. He has been booked into Maricopa County Jail on one count of criminal damage and another count for disorderly conduct.
In the video, Corral was seen destroying the memorial, when a man in a blue tee shirt grabbed him and threw him to the ground. He was held there, before officers could come in and take action.
Charlie Kirk memorial service
Turning Point USA is also planning a mega event to celebrate the life of Charlie Kirk. It will be held in Arizona on September 21, Sunday, at the State Farm Stadium at I Cardinals Drive, in Glendale. Doors will open at 8 am and the event will begin at 11 am.
In a statement remembering Kirk, TPUSA said "Charlie died doing what he loved: fighting for truth, for faith, for family, and for America. His sacrifice will endure as a guiding light for generations. Though our hearts are heavy, we do not grieve as those without hope. Charlie’s legacy endures in his family, in Turning Point USA and Turning Point Action, and in the millions he inspired to live with conviction. We honor him not only with our words, but with our actions. We will move forward together, fighting harder, standing taller, and refusing to surrender.”
