Chaos broke out in Times Square on September 11, 2026, as supporters and protesters clashed during the unveiling of a new bronze monument dedicated to Charlie Kirk.
The life-size sculpture was crafted by Italian-born artist Sergio Furnari, who reportedly financed the project with $100,000 of his own money.
The event drew a crowd that quickly turned volatile, with tensions rising between those backing the installation and demonstrators opposing it.
Just glad I was safe at home and not near that chaos. Times Square can be chaotic enough on its own.
I bet the protesters had some valid points about who gets monument space in NYC.
September 11th is such a heavy date for any public gathering. Clashes there feel especially inappropriate.
Is a bronze statue really the answer to such polarizing political figures? Seemed like a lot of drama for Times Square.