Charlie Kirk statue row: Protestors clash around Times Square; videos capture tense moments
Supporters of Charlie Kirk and counter-protesters exchanged chants and briefly clashed in New York City's Times Square as a bronze statue honoring was unveiled.
On the first anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination, supporters of the slain conservative activist staged a brief ceremony to unveil a bronze statue in New York City's Times Square. The 6-foot-5-inch statue depicted Kirk sitting with a microphone and wearing a "FREEDOM" T-shirt. As supporters and counter-protesters gathered, videos captured tense exchanges, shouting matches, and minor physical confrontations.
Police intervened to separate the demonstrators. One counter-protester, Von Brown, engaged in a heated verbal exchange with a supporter named James Zeits, accusing him of racism. Despite the tensions, no serious injuries were reported, and no arrests were made.
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