A vigil for Charlie Kirk in Pensacola, Florida, turned chaotic after someone spray-painted over a mural of the Turning Point USA founder. Police officers said a fight broke out, which caused one individual to need medical attention. A suspect reportedly fled the scene. Several pictures at Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola, FL… 1.) A beautiful piece honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. 2.) A grotesque act by a masked coward – who should be found and questioned by law enforcement… 3.) Locals erasing the hate the next day… pic.twitter.com/kPvhDUN7YX — Jimmy Patronis (@JimmyPatronis) September 15, 2025 WKRG noted: Officers say a fight broke out among some people after 6 o’clock at the Graffiti Bridge. One person sprayed pepper spray, and another person was hit, requiring medical attention. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The person who sprayed the pepper spray left the scene before officers arrived. The Pensacola Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident or who witnessed the altercation to come forward. Here’s a picture of the mural before being spray-painted: Charlie Kirk mural at Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola candlelight vigil at 6:30PM pic.twitter.com/SXNPO7a93O — All Things Emerald Coast (@AllEmeraldCoast) September 14, 2025 “Before and after at Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola — the original mural of Charlie Kirk and how it looked later after being painted over. For those unfamiliar with Graffiti Bridge, murals here rarely last long since the bridge is constantly repainted,” All Things Emerald Coast explained. Before and after at Graffiti Bridge in Pensacola — the original mural of Charlie Kirk and how it looked later after being painted over. For those unfamiliar with Graffiti Bridge, murals here rarely last long since the bridge is constantly repainted. #CharlieKirk pic.twitter.com/pguxZkqkLd — All Things Emerald Coast (@AllEmeraldCoast) September 15, 2025   More from WEAR-TV: The vigil — attended by hundreds of people — continued following the incident. The mural was also re-done to remove the gold spray paint. “We’re supposed to be able to talk and get to a happy medium somewhere, right? That’s America,” said Scott Yingling, who commissioned the mural. “That’s the country we live in and it’s only because we live in this country that we have the freedom to express ourselves. Anywhere else, they kill you. So that’s why I did this.” “There was a fire that ignited me the day that he passed away,” event organizer Steven Pilgrim said. “I think it’s time that we just stand up in a peaceful manner and show the world that we are here to be a beacon of hope and love to others so that they can spread that to other people as well.” Following the vigil, the mural was de-faced again as The Graffiti Bridge posted a picture to social media showing Kirk’s face painted over. As of Monday morning, the mural has been completely painted over. WEAR Channel 3 News provided additional coverage: