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A memorial service for slain pundit Charlie Kirk is ready to happen in Arizona on Sunday.

The occasion is anticipated to be attended by as much as 100,000 mourners, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance addressing the group.

However one other violent incident could have been averted by Secret Service brokers who’ve detained an unidentified armed man at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

The suspect is at the moment in federal custody.

Secret Service apprehends armed man after recognizing ‘suspicious’ habits

In keeping with a report from TMZ, the person was noticed “appearing suspiciously” close to the stadium. When authorities approached the suspect, he falsely claimed to be legislation enforcement.

Federal authorities say the memorial has been designated a Particular Occasion Evaluation Ranking (SEAR) Degree 1 occasion.

A senior Division of Homeland Safety official explains that the designation is used for “vital occasions with nationwide and/or worldwide significance that require intensive federal interagency help,” just like the Tremendous Bowl.

Former US President Donald Trump walks on stage after being launched by Charlie Kirk (L) on the Turning Level Motion convention as he continues his 2024 presidential marketing campaign on July 15, 2023 in West Palm Seashore, Florida. (Photograph by Joe Raedle/Getty Pictures)

State Farm Stadium anticipated to attract upward of 100,000 mourners

Kirk was born and raised close to Chicago, however his spouse, Erika Kirk, is a local of the Phoenix space and a former Miss Arizona.

Earlier this week, she transported his stays from Utah to Glendale aboard Air Pressure 2, within the firm of Vance and his spouse, Usha Vance.

This week additionally noticed Erika appointed CEO of Charlie’s group, Turning Level USA.

Charlie Kirk speaks on the opening of the Turning Level Motion convention on July 15, 2023 in West Palm Seashore, Florida. (Photograph by Joe Raedle/Getty Pictures)

It’s unclear right now what the armed man could have been doing close to the memorial website.

Quite a few high-profile politicians and public figures are anticipated to attend tomorrow’s service, with the president’s son, Donald Trump Jr., additionally slated to handle the group.

The memorial is ready to happen at 2 pm EST on Sunday.

We may have additional updates on this growing story as new info turns into out there.