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Preparations underway for Charlie Kirk's funeral
PREVIOUS: Charges are expected soon for Tyler Robinson, the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk, while Kirk's family and loved ones are making preparations for his funeral.
WASHINGTON - Charlie Kirk's memorial service is being held in Arizona this weekend, more than a week after the conservative influencer was shot and killed on a Utah college campus.
When is Charlie Kirk's memorial service?
What we know:
Turning Point USA, Kirk's conservative nonprofit, is holding the service on Sunday, Sept. 21. The event will be at State Farm Stadium in Phoenix, Arizona, home to the NFL's Arizona Cardinals. TPUSA is headquartered in Arizona.
Doors will open for the event at 11 a.m. ET, and the service is expected to begin at 2 p.m. ET
How to watch Charlie Kirk's memorial service
FOX 5 DC will stream live coverage of the memorial service starting at Noon ET on FOX LOCAL and an unhosted raw live feed on the FOX 5 DC YouTube channel.
Who is speaking at Charlie Kirk's memorial service?
Turning Point USA has announced a list of speakers for Sunday's event, headlined by Kirk's wife, Erika, President Donald Trump, and Vice President J.D. Vance.
Here's the full list of speakers, according to TPUSA:
- Erika Kirk
- President Donald Trump
- Vice President J.D. Vance
- White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
- Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard
- Donald Trump Jr.
- Tucker Carlson
- White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller
- U.S. Ambassador to India Steven Gor
Several other speakers and performances have also been announced on the event's website. More details can be found at fightforcharlie.com.
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Charlie Kirk's widow speaks out
Reaction pouring in across the country as authorities now say they have Charlie Kirk’s killer in custody 22 year old Tyler Robinson. On Friday night, Kirk’s widow, Erika, spoke publicly for the first time and vigils were held in our area. FOX 5's Sydney Persing reports.
The backstory:
Kirk was shot and killed while at a speaking event at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10.
Late last week, officials arrested the suspected shooter, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Utah. On Tuesday, Robinson was charged with Kirk's murder, and could face the death penalty.
"Charlie died doing what he loved: fighting for truth, for faith, for family, and for America," TPUSA wrote on the event page. "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 the millions he inspired to live with conviction."
The Source: Information in this story is from Turning Point USA and previous FOX reports.