Video of Texas Tech student at Charlie Kirk memorial draws response from Gov. Abbott, Cody Campbell

LUBBOCK, Texas — A viral incident involving a Texas Tech student during a memorial for Charlie Kirk has circulated on social media.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott responded to the video on social media. In a response on X, Gov. Abbott said, “Definitely picked the wrong school to taunt the death of Charlie Kirk. Thanks Texas Tech.” In another X post with a clip of the incident, he said, “This is what happened to the person who was mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Texas Tech. [F*** Around, Find Out].”

Gov. Abbott was not the only figure to speak on the incident, as Texas Tech Board of Regents President, Cody Campbell, issued a reply of his own. “We @TexasTech are proud of our values and are not afraid to stand up for them. Strive for Honor Evermore! Long Live the Matadors!!,” he wrote on X.

EverythingLubbock.com requested a statement on the status of the student involved. At the time this article was written, we have not heard back from Texas Tech. An update will be provided.