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A campus vigil meant to honor conservative commentator Charlie Kirk turned into a scorching viral spectacle at Texas Tech University when 18-year-old student Camryn Giselle Booker was filmed mocking Kirk’s death, confronting mourners, and chanting obscene taunts. The fallout was swift, and Booker has been expelled and arrested.
During the vigil, Booker was recorded dancing, shouting “F*** y’all, homie dead, he got shot in the head,” while pointing her phone in people’s faces, including a student wearing a MAGA hat. When asked to back up, the video shows her refusing, accusing her critics of calling her “emotionally aggressive” only because she is Black.
One person in the crowd, trying to calm the situation, asked: “Why are you being so hateful?” Booker’s response was sharp and unfiltered: “Don’t tell me what I am and what I’m not.”
Expulsion, Arrest & “FAFO” Statements
Within hours of the video going viral, Texas Tech expelled Booker. She now also faces legal repercussions with charges including disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, battery, and was cited for assault. She was released after posting a $200 bond.
Governor Greg Abbott weighed in on social media, writing, “Definitely picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk. Thanks, Texas Tech.” He added the admonition “FAFO” (“F— around and find out”) in response to the outrage and spread of the video.
Divided Reactions and Lessons
Reactions online have been extreme and polarized. Some condemn Booker’s behavior as hateful and deeply disrespectful. Others defend her, saying she was exercising free speech and was being unfairly targeted because of her race when her conduct was called out.
Beyond the outrage, the incident raises questions about campus culture, free speech limits, and how universities handle protests and disruptive behavior. The takeaway is that once your actions go viral, the consequences don’t wait. Booker’s clash at Texas Tech is now a case study in how fast discipline and legal implications can follow when public provocation meets social media.
