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Texas State University has expelled the student of an person who allegedly reenacted the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at a gathering this week.

Incident Details

A social media video captures the individual in the crowd slapping his neck on several occasions, calling himself “Charlie Kirk”, and simulating the events of Kirk’s tragic end.

“Charlie Kirk got hit in the neck, b---h,” the person says in the footage.

At one point, the individual is observed climbing onto a statue and dramatizing a fall implying he was struck.

University Action

Texas Governor, a elected official, shared the video and demanded the student’s expulsion.

“These actions will not be tolerated at our schools,” Abbott stated. “Dismiss this student at once. Imitating violence must have consequences.”

University President Kelly Damphousse published a message describing the footage as “disturbing” and verifying it was filmed on university grounds.

“Actions that mocks or promotes violence is inexcusable and opposes the values of our university,” he stated. “Expressions that celebrate violence are not welcome on our properties.”

Hours later, administrators confirmed that the individual had been located and was dismissed.

Wider Implications

The situation mirrors a similar occurrence at Texas Tech University, where a student was removed after disrupting a memorial for the activist.

In recent weeks, multiple individuals across various sectors have been disciplined over statements about the tragedy.

Government authorities are allegedly examining numerous of complaints against educators accused of making insensitive comments online.

Controversial Reactions

Teacher unions have criticized the investigations, labeling them a “political witch hunt” aimed at suppressing free speech.

“These investigations into teachers expressing their free speech suppress voices and encourage the removal of civil servants,” a release read.

The controversy remains ongoing over the balance between personal opinions and appropriate conduct after high-profile deaths.