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Who is Camryn Giselle Booker? Student accused of mocking Charlie Kirk death

Camryn Giselle Booker, 18, was charged with assault and expelled from Texas Tech University after disrupting a vigil for Charlie Kirk, with authorities citing battery and resisting arrest.

  • Camryn Giselle Booker, an 18-year-old Texas Tech University student, was arrested on September 12 in Lubbock after a confrontation during a memorial for Charlie Kirk.
  • The arrest followed Booker mocking Kirk's assassination on social media and at the event, prompting condemnation from Governor Greg Abbott and the university.
  • Texas Tech confirmed that Booker is no longer enrolled, with university officials emphasizing that such conduct disrespects victims and breaches both campus standards and legal requirements.
  • Abbott said, "Mocking assassination must have consequences," and Texas Tech Board Chairman Cody Campbell affirmed standing up for their values in response to the incident.
  • The event highlights increased consequences for social media posts and conduct celebrating political violence, with authorities and institutions continuing investigations and disciplinary actions.
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RollingStone broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Monday, September 15, 2025.
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