By Stephan Marcantel
The Advocate
LAFAYETTE, La. — Acadian Ambulance fired an employee after the employee allegedly mocked the killing of Charlie Kirk in a social media post.
The unidentified employee posted disparaging remarks on TikTok related to the Wednesday assassination of the right-wing activist. The video has since been removed and the employee terminated, Acadian Ambulance wrote in a statement.
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“We are aware of a recent personal social media post by one of our employees. The post was not reflective of our company’s mission and values or the high standard of professional conduct we expect from every member of our team. The post was removed and the person is no longer employed by Acadian Ambulance Service,” the statement read.
Several posts on Facebook criticized the video, with some asking Acadian Ambulance to intervene. The employee could be seen wearing a company uniform overlayed by the text, “Dare I say.. Kirk reaped what he sow[sic]?”
“Our team members dedicate their lives to caring for others in their moments of greatest need. We expect and hold one another accountable to uphold respect, dignity, and professionalism both in the field and online,” the statement continued.
The firing at Acadian comes amid a nationwide crackdown on jokes about his death or remarks critical of Kirk, a far-right commentator assassinated Wednesday in Utah.
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Kirk, the 31-year-old CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday while at a speaking event on Utah Valley University’s campus. Tyler Robinson, 22, of Utah, was arrested Friday in connection with the murder and is being held at Utah County Jail.
Elsewhere in Louisiana, Southern University officials are investigating a law professor shortly after she allegedly made comments on social media about Kirk’s death.
Law Center Communications Director I’Tyonnie V. Jackson said the center “is aware of a recent social media post involving one of our employees that has raised concern.”
“The views expressed in that post are the individual’s own and do not reflect the values or positions of the Law Center. We are reviewing this matter in accordance with the institution’s personnel policies and procedures,” she wrote. “The Law Center is committed to fostering an environment of respect, inclusivity, and professionalism both online and offline.
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