Educators fired for 'senseless' social media posts following Charlie Kirk's murder

What comes next in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation

Attorney Dan Gerl joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss what may come next in the investigation into Charlie Kirk's assassination.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s murder, teachers, professors and principals across the nation are being fired or placed on leave for sharing "inappropriate" and "senseless" posts on social media about his death. 

From Tennessee to California, some educators have found themselves out of a job "effectively immediately."

A memorial for political activist Charlie Kirk stands on the grounds of Utah Valley University on September 13, 2025 in Orem, Utah. (Photo by Chet Strange/Getty Images)

Teachers, principals fired

Local perspective:

In Texas, the Klein Independent School District announced Friday that an employee was fired for  "senseless and completely unacceptable remarks" on social media about Kirk’s murder. 

The district did not identify the employee or offer details on what the social media post said, FOX 26 reports. 

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In Washington, the principal of North Creek High School in Bothell is also facing complaints for a social media post about Kirk, FOX 13 Seattle reports. 

Erika Kirk speaks out after husband's assassination

Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk, spoke for the first time since he was assassinated on Wednesday. She delivered her remarks from the Turning Point USA headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. In her message, she vowed to continue her husband's work, and spoke of his love for his country and family.

The post read: "Thoughts and prayers. Too bad gun control would have been far far more effective (he’d still be alive). Maybe thoughts and prayers will work…oops – nope."

The post also contained a picture of Kirk with the words "Pray For Charlie Kirk."

In Oklahoma, state Superintendent Ryan Walters said his office is investigating a reported post by a middle school teacher in Sand Springs. 

In Virginia, A Newport News Public Schools teacher was placed on administrative leave posting, "I hope he suffered through all of it," on Facebook, WAVY reports. 

At Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, an employee who "worked in a position of trust directly with students" was fired. School officials said the employee "offered inappropriate and callous comments on social media concerning the horrific and tragic murder of Charlie Kirk."

The employee was fired "effective immediately."

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According to NBC News, two East Tennessee State University faculty members are on administrative leave for comments about Kirk's death.  Screenshots sent to the university showed one of them saying "you reap what you sow," and another saying "this isn't a tragedy. It's a victory."

Kirk’s murder rattles nation

Charlie Kirk Assassination: Suspect not cooperating with investigators

Investigators are continuing to piece together what led to the assassination of Conservative Political Activist Charlie Kirk. Kirk was fatally shot while participating at an event held on a Utah college campus. Police have arrested Tyler James Robinson, 22, of Washington, Utah, on suspicion of several felonies including aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice. LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow spoke with Former NYPD Officer Jillian Snyder to discuss what happens next in the investigation.

The backstory:

Kirk, 31, the conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday while speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 people at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. 

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect accused of killing him, was arrested Thursday night after a 33-hour manhunt. He’s been charged with suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice. A judge ordered that he be held without bail.

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Kirk’s grisly murder, which was witnessed by thousands of people and shared with millions on social media, has sent shockwaves across the nation and drawn condemnation from across the political spectrum.