Kirk memorial to have heightened security due to ‘threats of unknown credibility’

Kirk memorial to have heightened security due to ‘threats of unknown credibility’


Federal law enforcement agencies said they are “tracking several threats of unknown credibility” against attendees of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on Sunday.

The memorial service is open to the public and will be held at the massive State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Arizona, a large suburb of Phoenix. President Donald Trump, high-level administration officials, and Republican lawmakers are expected to attend.

“Violent extremists and unaffiliated lone offenders may view the memorial service or related events as attractive attack targets due to the attendance of these individuals, other senior US government officials, state and local government officials, and political activists and due to major international media attention,” according to the memo obtained by ABC News issued by federal agencies, including the FBI,

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