US: NYC: Charlie Kirk statue unveiling sparks clashes in Times Square on assassination anniversary.

[WARNING: Video contains profanity] NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES (SEPTEMBER 10, 2026) COMPLETE SHOTLIST TO FOLLOWNEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 10: Clashes broke out in New York City's Times Square on Thursday following the unveiling of a temporary statue commemorating conservative activist Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his assassination. Footage captured by Anadolu showed supporters and protesters confronting each other near the statue, with several people pushing and shoving, some falling to the ground and objects being thrown as police officers stood nearby. Tensions escalated as a march led by Jake Lang moved through Times Square, drawing both supporters and protesters to the area. The 6-foot-5 statue was created by sculptor Sergio Furnari at a reported cost of $100,000. Furnari said he hoped the installation would encourage debate in memory of Kirk. Kirk, 31, the founder of Turning Point USA and an ally of US President Donald Trump, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. Tyler Robinson, 23, is accused of shooting Kirk from a rooftop overlooking the event. He faces an aggravated murder charge and additional charges and has not entered a plea.