MI Teacher Placed On Leave After Post Over Charlie Kirk Shooting

VASSAR, MI — A Michigan school teacher was placed on administrative leave Thursday after posting something relating to the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk.

Officials with the Vassar Public Schools district (Tuscola County) said the online post "raised concerns" in the community. They did not identify the teacher or share what was said in the post.

The teacher has been placed on leave while school officials investigate and determine what to do next.

"The teacher's comments do not reflect the sentiments of the school district's leadership or the Board of Education," Vassar Public Schools Superintendent Steve Clark said. "The death of Mr. Kirk is a tragedy, and the district does not condone violence of any kind."

Kirk, 31, was fatally shot Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. Video from the event shows Kirk falling from his chair as a shot was fired in his lower neck. A 22-year-old Utah man was arrested in connection with the shooting.

Related:

• MI Judge Faces Backlash Over Facebook Comment On Charlie Kirk Shooting
• Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead, MI Officials React: 'Sadness. Disgust. Anger'
• Trump Says 'Radical Left' Directly Responsible For Kirk Shooting, Political Violence