Crime
Walmart selling shirts under “Kirk Shooter” that resemble what assassin Tyler Robinson wore
UPDATE: Walmart has now remove the “Kirk Shooter” keyword t-shirts from the store.
Walmart is facing sharp criticism after listings surfaced online advertising clothing under the label “Kirk Shooter” that closely resembles the outfit worn by Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused assassin in the September 10 killing of activist Charlie Kirk.
The revelations came as newly obtained surveillance footage shed light on a separate but related incident involving the desecration of a memorial for Kirk outside Turning Point USA headquarters.
Authorities confirmed that 19-year-old Ryder Corral has been arrested and charged with criminal damage and disorderly conduct after he was recorded deliberately vandalizing the tribute.
The footage shows Corral, dressed in clothing nearly identical to that worn by Robinson during the attack — same shirt, pants, and shoes — storming the memorial.
Video evidence shows Corral aggressively kicking over flowers, vases, flags, and balloons, advancing roughly 15 yards into the tribute area before being subdued by bystanders and handed over to police.
Law enforcement has verified Corral’s identity and confirmed the charges filed against him.
The incident has drawn outrage from mourners and community leaders, who say the vandalism compounded the grief of those already devastated by Kirk’s death.
“A memorial is a place where people bring flowers, prayers, tears, and memories,” one community member said. “To walk into that space and stomp on it is cruel on a level that words can hardly cover. A family is mourning. Friends and supporters are mourning. Instead of allowing them that sacred space, someone chose to destroy it.”
The controversy surrounding Walmart’s listings has added to tensions, with many accusing the retailer of insensitivity and profiting off tragedy. While the company has not yet issued a public response, calls are mounting for the immediate removal of the products and a formal apology.
Observers warn that the convergence of Robinson’s alleged actions, Corral’s memorial desecration, and the commercialization of related imagery underscores a troubling erosion of respect and civility in public discourse.
“We can debate ideas, we can challenge one another’s views,” the community member added. “But when even a memorial isn’t safe from hate, it shows how much humanity is being lost.”
Crime
Agent Nic Graham Dies After Being Shot in Lakewood Police Shootout With Suspect Gabriel Garcia on RTD Bus
LAKEWOOD, Colorado — A Lakewood police agent who was critically wounded during a shootout with a suspect aboard an RTD bus has died, authorities confirmed. The fallen officer was identified as Nic Graham, a member of the Lakewood Police Department since 2019.
Graham was among four police agents injured Thursday evening when an armed confrontation erupted near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. A civilian bystander was also struck by gunfire.
The shooting followed a police search for a suspect connected to a hit-and-run crash reported earlier in the day.
Police said the incident initially began shortly before 3:45 p.m. Thursday, following a hit-and-run collision near Kipling Street and West 13th Avenue in Lakewood.
Witnesses told investigators that the suspect ran away almost immediately after the crash. However, they provided officers with a description that helped police identify and search for the individual.
Lakewood Police Public Information Agent John Romero said witnesses were able to give officers a useful description of the person who fled the scene.
Several hours later, at approximately 6:30 p.m., a Lakewood police agent recognized the individual boarding an RTD bus near Colfax Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Officers approached the suspect at approximately 6:32 p.m. Police said the individual opened fire on officers, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.
Responding officers returned fire, striking the suspect. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene and was identified as Gabriel Garcia.
Garcia was reportedly on parole when the shooting occurred.
The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain part of the ongoing investigation.
Four Lakewood police agents suffered gunshot wounds during the confrontation. Their injuries ranged from serious to critical, and all four were transported to nearby hospitals.
Despite receiving emergency medical treatment, Graham later died from his injuries.
One civilian bystander was also hit by gunfire and hospitalized. The person’s condition had not been publicly disclosed as of Friday afternoon.
Hospital updates released Friday morning indicated that two agents treated at Denver Health Medical Center had been released. Another remained hospitalized, while officials had not provided a complete update on the remaining injured individuals.
Graham began serving with the Lakewood Police Department in 2019 after graduating from the police academy.
Throughout his law enforcement career, he contributed to criminal investigations and earned recognition for his work.
One of his notable achievements came in 2023, when he received the department’s Special Investigations Unit Wingman Award for his contributions to investigations targeting gang members.
Police Chief Philip Smith paid tribute to Graham, highlighting his dedication, compassion and commitment to helping others.
Chief Smith said Graham demonstrated those qualities throughout his career, from his early days on patrol to his investigative work.
His death has left the department and the wider Lakewood community grieving the loss of an officer who dedicated his career to public service.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities examine the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation.
The shooting resulted in the death of suspect Gabriel Garcia, the fatal injury of Agent Nic Graham, injuries to three additional police agents and a civilian bystander.
Officials have not released a final investigative account of the incident. Further updates are expected as investigators establish the complete sequence of events.