Camryn Giselle Booker was arrested after an altercation with students mourning Charlie Kirk’s death.
Camryn Giselle Booker, a student at Texas Tech University, was arrested on charges of assault after an altercation with students mourning the death of Charlie Kirk.
People had gathered at the Texas university in Lubbock on Friday to hold a vigil for Kirk, 31, who was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Wednesday during a question-and-answer session on campus.
Videos circulating on social media show Booker interacting with Kirk supporters before her arrest.Why It Matters
The varied reactions to Kirk’s shooting have sparked a debate over the limits of online speech, with social media users who have celebrated the conservative activist’s death facing disciplinary actions.
Pilots, teachers and professors are among those who have been fired or suspended after discussing Kirk’s killing online. On Saturday, Reuters reported that at least 15 people had lost their jobs or been suspended over social media posts about Kirk, while NPR reported 33.
