# Charlie Kirk statue unveiling sparks chaos in Times Square

https://mins.news/en/item/53876

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-11 01:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/11/aje-onl-nf_charlie-kirk-statue-sparks-chaos-in-times-square-100926?traffic_source=rss

> The unveiling of a bronze statue honouring Charlie Kirk in New York’s Times Square led to clashes between supporters and protesters. The life-size sculpture reportedly cost Italian-born artist Sergio Furnari $100,000 of his own money to create.

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