Multiple US School Employees Placed on Leave Over Charlie Kirk Assassination Posts

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, several employees from different organizations have been placed on administrative leave due to offensive social media posts celebrating or mocking his death. Lake Norman Charter School suspended an employee for sharing a hateful sentiment related to Kirk's murder, emphasizing their condemnation of violence and hate speech and commitment to professional standards. Similarly, Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District placed an employee on leave for an alleged post celebrating Kirk's death, describing the content as reprehensible and inconsistent with their core values. The Carolina Panthers fired their communications coordinator, Charlie Rock, after he posted insensitive comments about Kirk's assassination. Additionally, a teacher from Oskaloosa Community School District was placed on leave following a social media post referring to Kirk as “1 Nazi down.” Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced he will posthumously award Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom, highlighting Kirk's influence and the political nature of the assassination. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, including recovery of the suspected weapon.