Crime
19-Year-Old Ryder Corral Arrested After Vandalizing Memorial for Charlie Kirk at TPUSA Headquarters
Newly released surveillance footage shows 19-year-old Ryder Corral vandalizing a community memorial established in honor of Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Arizona.
According to authorities, Corral has been booked on multiple charges, including criminal damage and disorderly conduct.
The video evidence captures him deliberately forcing his way into the tribute space, where mourners had placed flowers, vases, balloons, and American flags.
Corral is seen kicking over and destroying the memorial items as bystanders looked on in shock.
He reportedly advanced nearly 15 yards through the tribute before being subdued by individuals present at the scene and taken into custody by police shortly afterward.
Investigators noted that Corral was wearing the same style of clothing that 22-year-old Tyler Robinson had been seen wearing during the tragic September 10 incident that claimed Charlie Kirk’s life.
Law enforcement confirmed that Corral has no current connection to Robinson’s case but acknowledged the similarities in appearance caught on camera.
Community members expressed outrage at the act, calling it an unnecessary and cruel attack on a space meant for grieving.
“A memorial is where people bring flowers, prayers, tears, and memories,” one attendee said. “To walk into that space and stomp on it is cruel on a level that words can hardly describe.”
Supporters stressed that the act of vandalism inflicted additional pain on Kirk’s family, friends, and followers who had gathered to honor his memory.
Many condemned the behavior as a stark example of hostility overshadowing compassion.
“We have to be better than this,” one community member remarked. “We can debate ideas and challenge viewpoints, but when even a memorial isn’t safe from hate, it shows how much of our humanity is being lost.”
The investigation remains ongoing, and Corral is currently being held on the listed charges.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.