Suspicious bag found outside Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix

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Police investigation outside Turning Point USA in Phoenix

A large police presence could be seen on Sept. 17 outside the Turning Point USA headquarters near 48th Street and Baseline Road following reports of a suspicious package in the area.

Police say a bomb squad was called in on Wednesday to the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix after a suspicious bag was found.

What we know:

The bag was found on Sept. 17 outside the headquarters, located near 48th Street and Baseline Road.

The Phoenix Police Department said a bomb squad responded to investigate, and the area was cleared out of an abundance of caution.

Just after 9:30 a.m., police said the bag was deemed safe and restrictions in the area would be lifted.

What we don't know:

Police did not say what was inside the bag or if anyone was taken into custody.

The backstory:

Turning Point USA headquarters has been under heightened security, as hundreds of people visit the growing memorial for the company's co-founder, Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in Utah on Sept. 10.

Last weekend, a 19-year-old man was arrested for allegedly vandalizing a memorial at the Turning Point headquarters.

Charlie Kirk memorial at Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix destroyed, suspect arrested

Ryder Corral, 19, is accused of destroying a memorial for slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk on Sept. 14 at Turning Point USA HQ in Phoenix.

Map of Turning Point USA Phoenix HQ

The Source: The Phoenix Police Department

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