A statue commemorating Charlie Kirk, the late conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), was vandalized in Phoenix, Arizona, shortly after its unveiling. The eight-foot statue, installed outside TPUSA’s headquarters to mark the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s death, was defaced with red paint overnight Sunday.

Phoenix Police responded to reports of the vandalism shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the department. The statue, portraying Kirk wearing a shirt bearing the word "freedom," was smeared with red paint, and a painted frown was visible on its chest. A nearby poster memorial in front of the statue was also targeted.

The statue had been erected on Thursday, commemorating the 31-year-old Kirk, who was fatally shot during an open-mic event at Utah Valley University last year. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.

Turning Point USA condemned the act in a statement, describing the vandalism as “diabolical” and emphasizing that it is not a matter to be taken lightly. The organization further addressed the incident on social media, stating, “The incident happened in the middle of the night because evil never sleeps.”

No additional information regarding potential motives or leads in the case has been released by law enforcement.