WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) – A Kansas Department of Education employee who commented “well deserved” on a social media post referencing the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is no longer with the state agency.
The Manhattan Mercury confirmed Katie Allen’s status of being fired from the Kansas Department of Education on Tuesday. She also serves on the USD 383 Manhattan-Ogden school board.
The post appeared to show a photo of Kirk’s wife draped over his open casket. The post included an apparent quote from Kirk, which said, “I think it’s worth to have a cost of, unfortunately, some gun deaths every single year so that we can have the Second Amendment to protect our other God-given rights.”
Allen apologized for her online comment and deleted it. She reported receiving online threats following her actions.
In her apology, Allen expressed her concern about the violence and current discontent in America, stating that she will continue to advocate for common-sense laws to keep children and the community safe.
On Wednesday, the school board is set to discuss “member conduct” during its meeting. The agenda item was added on Monday.