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A huge fight broke out during a wake for Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old political activist who was murdered on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University, according to the video of the incident.
The fight broke out for the capitol of the state of Idaho in Boise The evening of Kirk’s Murder, according to local reports.
A man who wore a white T-shirt and rainbow-colored backpack, reportedly shouted “F — Charlie Kirk” in the crowd while he was on a lime bike, which caused indignation among those present.
The police later identified him as 41-year-old Terry Wilson, a local Black Lives Matter activist, According to Kivi.
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Allegedly sparking activist fights in Charlie Kirk Vigil after Scranity screamed against the audience. (Gem state letter via storyful)
Tensions rose when the 51-year-old Alfonso Ayala Wilson confronted and caused a heated exchange that quickly became physical, the station reported. Like some in the crowd sang “USA! USA!” And others repeatedly insisted on stopping, Wilson was seen that he was hit on the floor, kicked and hit before they stood up and hit back.
Video shows that the fight continued until the police and other attendees intervened. Wilson then crossed the street in the images, cursed for the crowd and demanded “free speech!”
A woman heard: “Go away here!”
The police eventually arrested both Wilson and Ayala, Kivi reported.
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The police reportedly arrested the 41-year-old Terry Wilson after Wednesday’s Vigil Brawl for Charlie Kirk. (Liberty Fragments/Idaho Liberty Dogs via Storyful)
While they take Wilson in custody, officers said they discovered a firearm and marijuana, the local outlet reported. He is said to be confronted with crime accusations of disturbing peace, wearing a hidden weapon under the influence and possession of marijuana. Wilson was taken to a hospital for treatment before he was booked in the prison of Ada County, Kivi added.
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Ayala was also booked in the prison of Ada County on a crime to disturb peace, the station reported.
Parts of the crowd sang “USA! USA!” While others insist on the fight to stop on Wednesday evening at Boise, Idaho. (Gem state letter via storyful)
The Boise Police Department (BPD) said the next day that safety remains their top priority while members of the community collect for memorial events, including 9/11 and Kirk.
“Nowadays, as our community collects for 9/11 reminder events, other activities and other vigilance for candlelight, the police of Boise will retain a strong and visible presence,” the department said in a post the next day. “In the light of the events in Utah and the murder of Charlie Kirk, our officers actively work with organizers of events to ensure safe environments for everyone present. Public safety remains our top priority.”
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BPD said that, according to local media, Wilson has a history of activism and earlier arrests. In 2021 he was reportedly arrested for destroying the sitting Lincoln statue in Julia Davis Park, lubricating with paint and stool and placing improvised signs on it.
He was sentenced to 32 hours of community service and ordered the city to pay $ 91.96 in refund, Kivi added.
BPD did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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