Texas State University has reportedly expelled a student named Devion Canty Jr, following a viral video of him mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk
Canty’s actions took place at a campus memorial and triggered nationwide outrage, drawing the attention of Governor Greg Abbott and university officials.
Who is Devion Canty Jr, Texas State University student expelled for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death in viral video
Devion Canty Jr, the young man who was seen in videos mocking Charlie Kirk’s death and was called upon by Gov. Greg Abbot to be expelled, has stated a GoFundMe page to cover costs to go to another school.
He even used a Charlie Kirk Tweet as his photo for the page, the tweet… pic.twitter.com/dOOtjZt9d2
— SonnyBoy🇺🇸 (@gotrice2024) September 21, 2025
‼️Remember this name Devion Canty Jr.!
This is the Texas State University student who was expelled when he was caught mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination in front of a crowd of grieving students.
Now he’s crying he’s the victim and begging for money. He has not apologized… pic.twitter.com/9eiIiIEn2v
— Callie (@Decadent_Angel) September 20, 2025
Interestingly, Canty insists his behaviour has been misrepresented and has since launched a fundraiser to continue his education.
Devion Canty Jr expelled for mocking Charlie Kirk’s death
Texas State University has expelled one of its students named Devion Canty Jr., after a viral video of him showed him mocking the death of Charlie Kirk. The incident drew attention even from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who demanded that mocking an assassination “must have consequences.” Texas State University President Kelly Damphouse confirmed the disciplinary move and called Canty’s conduct “disturbing” and incompatible with university values.
In response, Canty has come out stating that he decided to withdraw voluntarily while citing safety concerns and pressure on the campus community. He has also argued that he was unfairly portrayed as “an out-of-control, disrespectful young Black man” despite not physically harming anyone.
Viral video of Devion Canty Jr
The viral video of Devion Canty Jr. showed him mocking mourners at a campus memorial for Charlie Kirk. In the clip, he slapped his neck as a way of mimicking the recoil of a gunshot and shouted:
“Charlie Kirk got hit in the neck, b**h!”*
He repeated the whole act while climbing onto a campus statue, which further fuelled the outrage of attendees. The video has since spread quickly across social media, causing backlash from critics who accused Canty of celebrating Kirk’s death. Meanwhile, Canty’s supporters argue that he was provoked, and claimed that he was spat on and even called racial slurs.
Devion Canty Jr biography and age
Devion Canty Jr is a young student from Texas who was enrolled at Texas State University prior to his recent expulsion in September 2025. As of now, the exact details about his early life remain limited aside from details about his recent controversy. Although his exact age is unknow, Canty is most likely in his early twenties and pursued his higher education at Texas State University. After his expulsion, Devion launched a GoFundMe campaign titled “Going Back to txst”, seeking financial support to continue his academic journey somewhere else.
“Recently, I faced a situation where I had to choose between immediate expulsion or withdrawing from the university,” Canty Jr said on his GoFundme page. “I made the decision to withdraw—not because I wanted to leave, but for my own safety and the well-being of the campus community.”
If you can, please do consider giving a little to Devion Canty Jr's fund so he can continue his education. He didn't do anything wrong. He rejected respecting a racist which is the right thing to do. https://t.co/OH94MGSzcB pic.twitter.com/fLFXnoqszJ
— Axel Folio, PhD,🔻White Tears Distiller 🪁 (@ISASaxonists) September 22, 2025
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