US EditionArmed man posing as law enforcement arrested at Arizona stadium where Charlie Kirk’s funeral will be held
An armed man impersonating law enforcement with inactive credentials was detained near the memorial, as authorities investigate his motives amid heightened security for the event.
- An armed man named Joshua Runkles was arrested at State Farm Stadium in Arizona for impersonating law enforcement and carrying weapons before Charlie Kirk's memorial service, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety officials.
- Runkles, 42, displayed suspicious behavior and possessed a loaded pistol, a revolver, and knives, leading to his detention by the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
- Authorities are investigating the incident as part of heightened security measures for the memorial, designated a Level 1 event by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Joshua Runkles has been released on bond, as the investigation into his motive and presence at the stadium continues.
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MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. (NBC, KYMA) - There are new details about the man armed with guns and knives arrested by the U.S. Secret Service Friday inside State Farm Stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk's memorial service. Police say he claimed to be working security and now, Turning Point USA is responding. 41-year-old Joshua Runkles, appearing in Maricopa County Superior Court, is charged with impersonating a peace officer and carrying a weapon into a pro…
Security for 'known guest' at Charlie Kirk memorial arrested with fake badges and gun
A man with weapons and fake law enforcement identification was arrested at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, where Charlie Kirk's memorial will be held on Sunday.The Arizona Department of Public Safety told Fox News that Joshua Runkles was charged on Saturday for impersonating a law enforcement officer...
Runkles was found in possession of a gun, revolver and knives. He was carrying out preventive security activities for a guest, but was not an authorized agent.
It was "suspicious behavior" that first made them aware that something might not be quite as it should be.
Armed man arrested at stadium ahead of Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona: Officials
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (GLENDALE, Ariz.) — A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly impersonated a law enforcement officer and brought a weapon to the stadium where Charlie Kirk’s memorial service will be held on Sunday, according to officials. Joshua Runkles, 42, was booked on charges of carrying a weapon into a prohibited place and impersonating a police officer, according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Run…
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