A Texas State University student has been expelled after a viral video showed him mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at a campus vigil.
The student was seen imitating the fatal shooting of the TPUSA founder, drawing outrage from students, officials, and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Viral Video
The clip showed the man pretending to be shot by grabbing his neck and collapsing.
He repeated the act near a statue where students had gathered for the vigil.
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He shouted profanities and crude remarks about Kirk while his friends laughed.
One onlooker warned him that he could face expulsion.
This was at Texas State @txst a Charlie Kirk memorial event hosted by local TPUSA chapter. Student imitates Charlie Kirk’s death and mocks him, goes up to statue where TPUSA members are and imitates his death again, and spits near them. Also uses a vape/weed pen near end of video… pic.twitter.com/mVOHeh1jpk
— TheTexasOne (@TexasRepublic71) September 16, 2025
Abbott Demands Action
Governor Greg Abbott responded to the video on X.
Greg Abbott
He said mocking assassination “must have consequences.”
Abbott called on Texas State to immediately expel the student.
“This conduct is not accepted at our schools,” Abbott said.
University Response
Texas State President Kelly Damphousse released a statement calling the behavior “disturbing.”
He said officials were directed to identify the person in the footage.
Statement from President Damphousse: pic.twitter.com/c2am9FjHaa
— Texas State University (@txst) September 16, 2025
Hours later, Damphousse confirmed the individual was no longer a student.
He stressed that mocking violence will not be tolerated on campus.
Damphousse emphasized that one person’s actions do not represent the entire school.
He said the Texas State community stands apart from such behavior.
Student Reactions
Some students argued the expulsion was justified.
Others said it raised questions about free speech on campus.
One student insisted opinions should not be punished if they do not incite violence.
Another noted the vigil area was designated for free expression.
