Texas Tech Student Arrested, Expelled for Mocking Charlie Kirk Mourners

Camryn Giselle Booker, an 18-year-old student at Texas Tech University, was arrested and expelled after a video went viral showing her mocking mourners paying tribute to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a campus event. In the video, Booker can be seen shouting derogatory remarks about Kirk's death and engaging in confrontations with other students, leading to her arrest on charges including assault, battery, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest. Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly condemned Booker's behavior, emphasizing that she “picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk” and shared images of her handcuffed. Texas Tech officials expressed pride in their values and confirmed that such conduct has no place on campus, reinforcing their commitment to addressing violations under university policy. The incident has sparked widespread attention, with discussions about the repercussions of Kirk’s assassination and the strong responses to both support for and criticism of him. Kirk was an ally of President Donald Trump and cofounder of Turning Point USA, whose death has led to nationwide reactions, including changes in social media policies and firings over related comments.