why is charlie kirk being flown to arizona

Charlie Kirk is being flown to Arizona because he was tragically shot and killed at an event in Utah on September 10, 2025. His casket is being transported on Air Force Two, the aircraft designated for the Vice President, JD Vance, who is accompanying Kirk's family and close friends on the flight from Utah to Phoenix. Kirk was the co-founder of Turning Point USA, which is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and where he lived with his family. This flight is to bring him back to his home state for memorial and funeral arrangements.