CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — The Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District tells 3News it has placed an employee on administrative leave amid allegations of a social media post celebrating the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk .

"The District is investigating what appears to be a screenshot of a CH-UH City School District employee celebrating the death of Mr. Kirk through a post on their personal social media," officials wrote in a statement to 3News. "The contents of the apparent post are reprehensible and do not align with our school district’s core values."

CH-UH added that its administration "is investigating the matter and taking all steps in accordance with our staff discipline protocols."

"Our focus remains on providing our students with a high

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