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.

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