Police in Phoenix have detained a young man who allegedly vandalized a public memorial for Charlie Kirk, the conservative commentator killed last week at a university campus in Utah, media cited police as saying.

Newsweek has contacted the Phoenix Police Department to request comment on the incident.

Why It Matters

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in Orem on September 10 during a question-and-answer session on campus.

His death has caused an outpouring of grief from his fans and followers though some of his critics have celebrated his demise, raising concerns about more polarization and hostility in U.S. political life sparking violence.

Police have detained a suspect in the killing, Tyler Robinson, 22.

What To Know

Phoenix police said in a release to media that

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