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Kirk memorial in Arizona to have Super Bowl-level security

The memorial service at State Farm Stadium will feature remarks from top political leaders and is designated as a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1, with security led by the Secret Service.

  • At State Farm Stadium on Sunday, the memorial for Charlie Kirk in Glendale, Arizona, is designated Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 with Super Bowl-level security led by the U.S. Secret Service.
  • Kirk was killed last week while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, and Tyler Robinson, 22-year-old suspect, was taken into custody Thursday night and charged with aggravated murder, Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said.
  • Organizers say State Farm Stadium will welcome tens of thousands with doors opening at 8 a.m., and attendance requires Turning Point USA registration; Vice President JD Vance, Usha Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are expected to attend.
  • Attendees will pass through presidential-level security measures including magnetometers and a no bags policy; the Glendale Police Department spokesman Jose Santiago warned of severe parking shortages and urged use of rideshares and early arrival.
  • Nearby hotels listed no rooms on Sept. 20, and Erika Kirk said, `They killed Charlie because he preached a message of patriotism, faith, and of God's merciful love.
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What to know about State Farm Stadium, the venue hosting Charlie Kirk's memorial service Sunday

A memorial for conservative icon Charlie Kirk is set for Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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An armed man who claimed to be connected to law enforcement was detained Friday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, the Secret Service told Fox News Digital.

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