The memorial being held to honor Charlie Kirk is being treated like a Super Bowl level occasion and is categorized as a SEAR Level 1 event — which means it’s given the highest level of national security priority. A DHS Senior Official tells TMZ,…
The memorial being held to honor Charlie Kirk is being treated like a Super Bowl level occasion and is categorized as a SEAR Level 1 event — which means it’s given the highest level of national security priority. A DHS Senior Official tells TMZ,…
The memorial being held to honor Charlie Kirk is being treated like a Super Bowl level occasion and is categorized as a SEAR Level 1 event — which means it’s given the highest level of national security priority.
Thousands have gathered at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona to honor the life and legacy of the founder of Turning Point USA. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says because of the magnitude the memorial prompted, they decided to designate the event as a SEAR Level 1 and have local SWAT and Secret Service Counter Assault Teams on site with armored vehicles.
The Special Agent in Charge of Phoenix tells TMZ, “The U.S. Secret Service has been designated as the Federal Coordinator for this effort. Our teams are already on the ground in Phoenix and Glendale, working side-by-side with state, local, and federal partners. Together, we are fully committed to ensuring that these solemn events receive the comprehensive protection and support they require.”
Due to high demand, an overflow venue is also prepared nearby to accommodate the tens of thousands of people in attendance exceeding the original 100,000estimate.
The New York Times reported officials outside the State Farm Stadium said the venue has reached capacity.
Adding to the need for high-intensity security are the prominent speakers for the event … including PresidentDonald Trump and Vice PresidentJD Vance–as well as Kirk’s widow Erika Kirk … now serving as the newly appointed chair and CEO of Turning Point USA.
Kirk tragically died after being shot at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, leading to a manhunt for the shooter who police say is Tyler Robinson.
Robinson was officially charged with aggravated murder and prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty— he’s due back in court Sept. 29 for another virtual hearing.