Charlie Kirk Statue at Turning Point USA Headquarters Vandalized

Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 13, 2026 — A statue of Charlie Kirk located at Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix was vandalized early Sunday morning. The eight-foot sculpture was defaced with red spray paint. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning.

The statue was recently unveiled. Details regarding the exact date of its unveiling were not provided in the summary. The vandalism took place at the organization’s headquarters in Phoenix. Turning Point USA is an organization founded by Charlie Kirk.

The summary also notes the vandalism occurred “a year after Kirk’s killing.” It is important to note that Charlie Kirk is a living public figure and commentator; therefore, this reference to a “killing” is likely an error or misstatement in the source summary. No further clarification or context was provided regarding this specific phrase within the summary.

The statue itself is described as being eight feet tall and is an effigy of Charlie Kirk. The method of vandalism involved red spray paint. No information was available regarding who may have committed the act or any potential motives.

The exact timeline of events leading up to and following the vandalism, beyond it occurring on a Sunday morning, was not detailed. Information about any statements made by Turning Point USA, local authorities, or investigations into the incident was not included in the provided summary. The contractor responsible for the statue, if any, was not mentioned. Similarly, any permit status, inspection outcomes, or code violations related to the statue or the property were not specified. The fine amount, if applicable, was also not provided.

Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.

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