An armed man claiming to be affiliated with law enforcement was arrested Saturday after entering the Arizona stadium where slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service is set to take place, according to law enforcement officials.

Joshua Runkles was booked on a felony charge of impersonating a peace officer and a misdemeanour charge of carrying a weapon into a prohibited place, said the officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing. Detention records from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office match the charges and the suspect’s name.

Authorities are not aware of any prior arrests for Runkles, one law enforcement official said. Prosecutors asked for a $5,000 bond but the court set a $500 secured appearance bond plus pretrial services

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