Gunman who snuck into Charlie Kirk memorial stadium dressed as cop – as he’s RELEASED on bond | 20 Sept 2025 | The armed man claiming to be a law enforcement officer at the site of the Charlie Kirk memorial in Arizona was identified as Joshua Runkles by authorities. The 42-year-old was seen carrying two guns and knives when he was apprehended at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Friday, according to a probable cause statement filed in court that was obtained by Fox News. At around 12:15pm, an officer with the Arizona Department of Public Safety encountered Runkles, who claimed he was working with a security detail through Turning Point USA, according to the court document. When asked to identify himself, Runkles allegedly presented a badge with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office and an Idaho law enforcement identification card. At roughly 2:00pm, Runkles was seen inside the stadium, according to the probable cause statement. It’s unclear at this time how he gained access. He was then arrested and was caught with “a loaded pistol, a revolver and several knives,” police said. He has been charged with impersonating a law enforcement officer and carrying a weapon into a prohibited place. His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday. Runkles was released on bond around 10am on Saturday, Arizona police told the Daily Mail.