Federal law enforcement agencies said they are “tracking several threats of unknown credibility” against attendees of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s memorial service on Sunday.
The memorial service is open to the public and will be held at the massive State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Arizona, a large suburb of Phoenix. President Donald Trump, high-level administration officials, and Republican lawmakers are expected to attend.
“Violent extremists and unaffiliated lone offenders may view the memorial service or related events as attractive attack targets due to the attendance of these individuals, other senior US government officials, state and local government officials, and political activists and due to major international media attention,” according to the memo obtained by ABC News issued by federal agencies, including the FBI, Deptartment of Homeland Security, Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The memorial service has been designated a Special Event Assessment Rating Level 1 event, DHS confirmed to the Washington Examiner.
Federal law enforcement said there is no evidence of a verified, credible plot against the memorial. Lone actors remain the top threats, the memo said.
The stadium has a capacity of about 63,000 people. Members of the public can register for the event using their name, email, phone number, and ZIP code.
The event is already a high-security affair, and the Secret Service is set to face a major test of its abilities at a time of increased scrutiny. William Mack, the Secret Service special agent in charge of the Phoenix field office, told ABC News that the agency is designated as the federal coordinator for the memorial.
“Our teams are already on the ground in Phoenix and Glendale, working side-by-side with state, local, and federal partners,” Mack said in a statement. “Together, we are fully committed to ensuring that these solemn events receive the comprehensive protection and support they require.”
CONGRESS REVIEWS SECURITY PROTOCOLS IN AFTERMATH OF CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSINATION
Trump’s security detail increased after Kirk’s fatal shooting as well. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt now has a Secret Service detail as well, according to a CBS News report.
The memorial service also comes as Secret Service resources are in high demand. The agency must protect more than 100 visiting foreign dignitaries at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City next week.