A bomb squad rushed to Turning Point USA’s headquarters in Phoenix on Wednesday.
Police said the response came after a suspicious bag was found outside the building.
Emergency Response
The Phoenix Police Department confirmed officers arrived around 9:30 a.m.
A bomb robot and an officer in an EOD suit were deployed to the scene.
The street outside the headquarters was cleared as a precaution.
Yellow police tape and police vehicles surrounded the area.
Authorities later announced there was no active threat.
The bag was deemed safe and restrictions were lifted.
Heightened Security
Turning Point USA’s headquarters has been on high alert since Kirk’s death.
Hundreds have visited the growing memorial outside the building.
Security has been stepped up around vigils and tributes.
Police have not disclosed what was inside the suspicious bag.
No arrests were announced in connection with the incident.
Recent Vandalism
Days earlier, a 19-year-old man vandalized the memorial outside TPUSA.
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