A Texas State University student was expelled after being filmed mockingly re-enacting the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking outrage on campus and online.

Texas State University announced Tuesday that it has expelled a student who was caught on video mockingly re-enacting the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in front of a stunned crowd.

The decision came after Texas Governor Greg Abbott publicly demanded swift action, calling the performance “disturbing” and “unacceptable” behavior for a public campus.

The incident occurred Monday on the university’s San Marcos campus, where members of a local chapter of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by Kirk, had gathered.

Witnesses reported that the student, whose name has not been released, approached the group while shouting obscenities.

In a video that quickly spread across social media, the student screamed, “Charlie Kirk got hit in the neck, bitch!” before slapping his own neck and mimicking the recoil of a bullet’s impact.

The shocking display escalated as the student climbed onto a nearby statue, repeated the mock shooting gesture, then dramatically collapsed to the ground as if felled by a gunshot.

Before leaving the scene, he spat on the ground and delivered a racial slur directed at Kirk. The video, which drew thousands of views online, prompted immediate condemnation.

Governor Abbott reshared the footage on his official social media account with a stern message to university officials. “Hey Texas State.

This conduct is not accepted at our schools. Expel this student immediately. Mocking assassination must have consequences,” Abbott wrote.

His post drew widespread support from conservatives and Kirk’s allies, many of whom expressed anger that such behavior could occur on a university campus in the aftermath of a nationally mourned killing.

By Tuesday evening, Texas State University President Kelly Damphouse confirmed the expulsion in a written statement.

“The university has identified the student in the disturbing video from Monday’s event,” Damphouse said. “I will not tolerate behavior that mocks, trivializes, or promotes violence on our campuses.

It is antithetical to our TXST values. The individual is no longer a student at TXST. Federal law prevents the university from commenting further on individual student conduct matters.”

The decision underscored the heightened sensitivity around Kirk’s death, which has drawn national attention since his assassination on September 10 in Orem, Utah.

Kirk, 31, was addressing an audience at Utah Valley University as part of his American Comeback Tour when he was struck by a bullet to the neck.

Prosecutors have charged 22-year-old Utah student Tyler Robinson with seven counts, including aggravated murder and obstruction of justice. Robinson, who allegedly left behind a note admitting the plot, could face the death penalty if convicted.

The Texas State University incident was not isolated. Just days earlier, another student, 18-year-old Camryn Giselle Booker of Texas Tech University, was arrested after being filmed mocking Kirk’s assassination during a vigil on her campus.

In the footage, Booker jumped and shouted at mourners, reportedly screaming, “F–k y’all homie dead, he got shot in the head.”

She was later shown confronting a man in a red “Make America Great Again” hat, who responded by telling viewers, “Evil is real, people — and it kind of looks like that.”

Abbott also weighed in on Booker’s arrest, posting an image of her in handcuffs with the caption, “This is what happened to the person who was mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Texas Tech,” followed by the phrase “FAFO” — shorthand for “F–k around and find out.”

His comments added to the mounting debate about how universities and law enforcement should handle behavior that appears to glorify or trivialize political violence.

Kirk’s death has left a deep scar on conservative activists and political leaders. A nationally known figure, he rose to prominence as the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit dedicated to mobilizing conservative students on college campuses.

He became a fixture at Republican rallies and was known for his fiery speeches, frequent appearances on cable news, and close ties to former President Donald Trump.

In recent years, Kirk had also expanded his influence by launching podcasts and digital platforms that amplified his brand of populist conservatism.

At the Utah event where Kirk was killed, witnesses recalled the chaos that erupted when the gunfire rang out.

Kirk had just finished answering a question about mass shootings by transgender individuals when he appeared to recoil and grab at his neck. Panic swept the crowd as attendees rushed for cover.

Robinson, who prosecutors say had positioned himself on a rooftop overlooking the venue, was quickly identified as the prime suspect. Authorities later said he had left a bullet casing with the words “Hey fascist! Catch!” scrawled on it.

The national mourning for Kirk has been accompanied by an outpouring of condemnation toward those mocking his death.

Conservative leaders and commentators have pointed to the incidents at Texas State and Texas Tech as evidence of growing hostility toward conservative figures on college campuses.

They argue that the celebrations of Kirk’s killing highlight an alarming trend of political polarization crossing into cruelty and violence.

Meanwhile, preparations are underway for Kirk’s funeral, scheduled for September 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Former President Trump has confirmed he will attend, and Vice President JD Vance accompanied Kirk’s body as it was flown back to Arizona on Air Force Two last week. Kirk is survived by his wife and two young children.

The Texas State expulsion marks one of the most decisive actions taken by a university in response to the backlash surrounding Kirk’s death.

While some critics have argued that free speech protections should apply even to offensive performances, supporters of the expulsion insist that mocking an assassination in public crosses the line into dangerous territory.

With Robinson’s trial still ahead, the country remains on edge as emotions surrounding Kirk’s assassination continue to ignite conflict on campuses and beyond.

For Texas State University, the decision to act swiftly reflects not just the seriousness of the offense but also the broader national reckoning with how communities respond to political violence and those who attempt to trivialize it.