Residents and officials are demanding the resignation of a Palmetto Bay councilman after he posted on social media that conservative activist Charlie Kirk was a "fitting sacrifice" following Kirk's assassination in Utah.

Residents speak out

Dozens gathered outside City Hall to voice outrage over Steve Cody's post.

"The damage has already been done. It's not a question of left or right. This is immoral and it shows which side he is on," said Palmetto Bay resident Chad Heffernen.

Cody's post read, "Charlie Kirk is a fitting sacrifice to our Lords Smith & Wesson. Hallowed be their names."

Kirk was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

Cody responds to backlash

Speaking after the controversy, Cody admitted regret.

"If I had thought about it longer,

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