Who is Ryder Corral: Phoenix man arrested for vandalizing Charlie Kirk memorial outside Turning Point USA headquarters; wore shirt similar to suspected assassin Tyler Robinson

A 19-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly destroying a memorial dedicated to conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) headquarters in Phoenix. The incident occurred on Sunday morning, September 14, 2025. Phoenix Police identified the suspect as Ryder Corral. Bystanders detained Corral before officers arrived at the scene. He faces multiple charges, including criminal damage and disorderly conduct. No serious injuries were reported during the incident.

Photos and videos circulating on social media show Ryder Corral wearing a black shirt nearly identical to the one worn by Tyler Robinson, the suspected assassin of Charlie Kirk.

According to Fox News website, Witnesses reported that Corral trampled over the memorial, which included flowers, vases, and flags, before being subdued by a man in a blue shirt who pinned him to the ground until police arrived. The vandalism of the memorial has added to the heightened emotions surrounding Kirk’s death and has drawn widespread condemnation from various political and community leaders.

The memorial was established to honor Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025. Kirk was the founder of TPUSA and a prominent conservative voice. His death has sparked national discussions on political violence and the state of political discourse in the United States.