Texas Tech University has confirmed that a student is “no longer enrolled” after an incident during a memorial for the death of conservative activist and Turning Point USA CEO, Charlie Kirk.
In the video circulating social media, the student was heard saying, in part, “F*** your homie dead, he got shot in the head.”
The incident happened on September 12. Public records showed the student, Camryn Booker, 18, was arrested for simple assault. On September 12, the Texas Tech Crime Log stated, “An officer arrested a student for simple assault, which occurred on the west side of the Student Union Building (Free Speech Area). The student was transported to the Lubbock County Jail.”
Texas Tech University released a statement on Monday.
“Any behavior that denigrates victims of violence is reprehensible, has no place on our campus, and is not aligned with our values. Federal law prevents Texas Tech University from commenting on individual student conduct matters. We take all reported violations seriously and address them under university policy and the law.
Statement from Texas Tech University
EverythingLubbock.com asked the Texas Tech Police Department to provide additional information about the alleged assault. We also requested additional court documents.
Governor Greg Abbott took to social media to comment on the situation, where he stated, “Definitely picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk. Thanks, Texas Tech.”
Texas Tech Board of Regents President, Cody Campbell, issued a reply of his own. “We @TexasTech are proud of our values and are not afraid to stand up for them. Strive for Honor Evermore! Long Live the Matadors!!,” he wrote on X.
