The Texas State University student expelled for mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination is now raising money online.
Devion Canty Jr. pleaded for help with education costs in a GoFundMe launched Thursday.
The Incident
Canty was captured on video mocking Kirk’s killing at a campus vigil.
He shouted “Charlie Kirk got hit in the neck, bitch!” while slapping his throat.
🚨 BREAKING: This demonic student has been EXPELLED from Texas State University after gruesomely reenacting the death of Charlie Kirk and mocking his supporters on campus. GTFO.
“The individual is no longer a student at TXST.”
Welcome to consequences culture. pic.twitter.com/4L2ecdJ0Hp
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 16, 2025
He then mimicked being shot before collapsing to the ground.
The stunt shocked mourners and drew widespread condemnation.
Canty repeated the act at a campus statue as cameras rolled.
His performance quickly went viral across social media.
School officials later confirmed he was expelled from the university.
University Removal
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for his removal immediately.
Abbott wrote on X that “mocking assassination must have consequences.”
University President Kelly Damphouse said the behavior “will not be tolerated.”
He described it as “antithetical to TXST values.”
Officials announced Canty was “no longer a student at TXST.”
The school said the expulsion was necessary to protect campus safety.
Canty later claimed he was offered a choice to withdraw instead.
Canty’s Defense
In his fundraiser, Canty said he “made a mistake in the heat of the moment.”
He insisted he is a “passionate student” unfairly targeted as disrespectful.
Devion Canty Jr.
Canty alleged he faced harassment and racial slurs after the incident.
He said he chose to withdraw “for my own safety.”
He argued he did not physically harm anyone at the vigil.
Canty described himself as a victim of misunderstanding and retaliation.
His GoFundMe page set a goal of raising $9,000.
Fundraising Appeal
Canty said donations would help him continue his education.
He wrote that he hopes to return to Texas State in the future.
He described the fundraiser as a step toward a second chance.
As of Saturday morning, nearly $2,000 had been raised.
Canty titled the campaign “going back to txst” on the site.
He claimed the ordeal has jeopardized his future academic goals.
Broader Trend
Canty is not alone in seeking money after Kirk’s death.
Others who faced backlash for comments online have also launched fundraisers.
One fundraiser seeking $80,000 has already raised more than $75,000.
That user wrote she lost her job but vowed to “be louder.”
The trend reflects growing fallout for those mocking Kirk’s assassination.
