High school student wears bloody shirt to mock Charlie Kirk’s death — district responds to backlash

A Washington state high school student made a disturbing mockery of the death of Charlie Kirk, and the school is facing backlash for letting it happen.

A image of the student shows him in a white shirt reading “FREEDOM” but with bloodstains on the left side of the shirt.

‘PASD supports students’ rights to express their views. However, those rights exist alongside our responsibility to maintain safe, respectful learning environments.’

The image led to disgust and outrage against the district, which eventually released a statement stating that celebrating violence was against district policies for students.

“Port Angeles School District is aware of a photo circulating showing a student wearing clothing that did not meet District dress code expectations or the community standards we expect in our schools,” read the