Texas Tech Student Expelled and Arrested After Vulgar Outburst at Charlie Kirk Vigil
LUBBOCK, TX — What was meant to be a solemn vigil honoring conservative commentator Charlie Kirk turned into a viral firestorm at Texas Tech University when a freshman student disrupted the event with taunts, obscene chants, and confrontations. Within hours, the student was both expelled and arrested.
Vulgar Outburst Captured on Video
The student, identified as 18-year-old Camryn Giselle Booker, was filmed mocking Kirk’s death in front of mourners. Videos posted to social media show Booker dancing and shouting insults at those gathered, quickly spreading across multiple platforms.
At one point, Booker shouted:
“F*** y’all, homie dead, he got shot in the head.”
She pointed her phone into people’s faces, including one student wearing a MAGA hat. When asked to step back, the video shows her refusing, instead claiming she was only being called “emotionally aggressive” because she is Black.
When one person in the crowd tried to de-escalate, asking: “Why are you being so hateful?” Booker fired back:
“Don’t tell me what I am and what I’m not.”
Expulsion and Arrest
The response from Texas Tech was swift. By the evening, the university announced that Booker had been expelled for conduct violations.
Law enforcement also stepped in. Booker was taken into custody on several charges, including:
- Disorderly conduct
- Resisting arrest
- Battery
- Assault citation
She was released later after posting a $200 bond.
Governor Abbott Weighs In
The incident quickly drew national attention, including comments from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
On social media, Abbott wrote:
“Definitely picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk. Thanks, Texas Tech.”
He punctuated his response with the acronym “FAFO” — short for “F* around and find out”** — signaling approval of the university’s and police’s immediate action.
Divided Reactions Online
The fallout online has been intense and polarized.
- Critics condemned Booker’s conduct as hateful, cruel, and disrespectful to students grieving Kirk’s death.
- Others defended her actions as free speech, arguing she was unfairly targeted and called “aggressive” because of her race.
This divide has fueled broader conversations about the limits of free expression, student rights, and the role of universities in disciplining disruptive behavior.
A Case Study in Viral Consequences
Commentators say Booker’s outburst underscores how viral videos can rapidly escalate disciplinary and legal outcomes.
What began as a campus vigil for Charlie Kirk has now become a national flashpoint about free speech, protest culture, and campus discipline.
Observers note that the incident will likely be studied as an example of how provocative public actions, once amplified on social media, can carry swift and far-reaching consequences.
This case reflects the fragile balance between expression and respect in public spaces, and how quickly public perception can shift when disruptive behavior collides with social media.
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