Phoenix police arrested a young man named Ryder Corral on Sunday morning after he allegedly destroyed a memorial honoring conservative activist Charlie Kirk who was shot dead by Tyler Robinson
The incident took place just outside Turning Point USA’s headquarters, with videos of the incident quickly going viral, showing bystanders tackling the suspect.
Who is Ryder Corral, Phoenix man arrested for desecrating Charlie Kirk memorial in TPUSA headquarters, Arizona
BREAKING: 19-year-old, Ryder Corral, who was arrested for vandalizing Charlie Kirk memorial, was seen wearing the same or similar shirt as Kirk’s photographed m-rderer. pic.twitter.com/HX2q7oRgjh
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) September 14, 2025
Deranged leftist Ryder Corral, 19, desecrated a Charlie Kirk memorial at TPUSA headquarters in Arizona, kicking over flowers, vases, flags, and balloons while wearing the same clothing as 22-year-old assassin Tyler Robinson.
He was stopped and thrown to the ground by bystanders… pic.twitter.com/a7jaGzrCsA
— J Stewart (@triffic_stuff_) September 14, 2025
The memorial was set up following Kirk’s fatal shooting during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Ryder Corral Accused of Destroying Charlie Kirk Memorial
Police in Phoenix, Arizona, recently identified and arrested 19-year-old Ryder Corral for destroying a Charlie Kirk memorial. According to witnesses, Corral approached the TPUSA headquarters, located near 48th Street and Beverly Road, before tearing into the community memorial, which was filled with flowers, candles, posters, and American flags left by supporters. Videos of the incident posted online showed Corral aggressively kicking items, pulling down tributes, and shouting before a man in a blue T-shirt proceeded to tackle him to the ground.
As several onlookers joined in to restrain him, they managed to pin him down before police officers who were already stationed nearby for traffic control stepped in and made an arrest. The confrontation unsurprisingly drew a large crowd, with some people yelling at Corral while others recorded the arrest. Bystanders later stated the suspect appeared agitated and made no attempt to flee before being subdued. Following the shocking incident, officers handcuffed him at the scene and walked him to a patrol car while the crowd of bystanders applauded.
Charges and allegations
Police have reportedly booked Ryder Corral into the Maricopa County Jail on charges of criminal damage and disorderly conduct. While officers have confirmed that there were no serious injuries during the arrest, Corral is now facing legal consequences for allegedly targeting the tribute site.
Ryder Corral biography and age
Ryder Corral is a young resident of Phoenix, Arizona, currently 19 years old. He had no prior public profile up until his arrest in connection with the Charlie Kirk memorial vandalism, and neighbors described him as a quiet but sometimes erratic young man who mostly kept to himself. While there is currently little publicly available information about his family, local reports suggest that he grew up in the Phoenix area and still resides near relatives. During the time of his arrest, Corral was not a college student and had no verified ties to activist groups.
Profession
As of now, authorities have not released any details about Ryder Corral’s profession or employment status. Some friends from his high school recently told local media that Corral struggled to find steady work after graduation and occasionally picked up odd jobs.
