Vice President JD Vance walks toward Air Force Two alongside Charlie Kirk's casket on the tarmac in Salt Lake City on Thursday. (Fox News / Pool)
Upon arriving in Phoenix, Frantzve deplaned Air Force Two while holding the hand of second lady Usha Vance. His casket was transported to Hansen Memorial Chapel. Kirk will be buried in Arizona and President Donald Trump said he will attend the funeral.
Trump told reporters on Thursday evening that he believed that Kirk's funeral would be held "next weekend" adding that he would attend.
The revelation comes as federal authorities continue to search for the suspect that assassinated Kirk during an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday afternoon.
The FBI released two photos on Thursday of a new person of interest in the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. (FBI Salt Lake City)
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The FBI also announced an award of up to $100,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible.
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