OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – A staff member at the University of Mississippi has been fired after “insensitive comments” on social media regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a close ally of President Donald Trump who played an influential role in rallying young Republican voters.

Yesterday, a University of Mississippi staff member re-shared hurtful, insensitive comments on social media regarding the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. These comments run completely counter to our institutional values of civility, fairness, and respecting the dignity of each person. We condemn these actions, and this staff member is no longer employed by the university.

All of us have a responsibility to take seriously our commitment to upholding a civil and respectful campus environment.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kirk family, as well as members of our campus community who are affected by this senseless act of violence.

I encourage our campus community to support one another and don’t hesitate to use the support services and resources available to you.

Chancellor Glenn F. Boyce, University of Mississippi

The university did not identify the staff member. Kirk was scheduled to speak at the University of Mississippi in October.