Did Arizona High School Teachers Mock Charlie Kirk's Death? Halloween Shirts Spark Fury

A group of teachers at an Arizona high school has sparked outrage after wearing Halloween T-shirts covered in fake blood and bearing the slogan "Problem Solved". The shirts were worn by several maths teachers at Cienega High School in Vail, near Tucson, and featured red stains resembling blood down the left side. Photos of the group posing together in the outfits circulated on social media, drawing criticism from parents and residents who described the costumes as "distasteful" and politically charged. Some parents alleged the shirts referenced the September 10 killing of Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, who was shot in the left side of his neck in Utah. Vail School District Superintendent John Carruth rejected claims that the costumes were related to Kirk’s death, saying the shirts had been used previously as part of a maths-themed Halloween outfit. "These shirts were worn both this and last year as part of math-themed Halloween costumes and were not intended as a reference to any person, event, or political issue," Carruth said. "Any reference that these shirts were related to something other than that are simply false and untrue." Also Read: Did Charlie Kirk Predict His Own Death? Candace Owens Reveals Chilling Texts He added that the shirts, which can be purchased online, were meant as a light-hearted nod to solving mathematical problems. While some commenters on social media defended the teachers, others criticised them for poor judgment. "As a teacher myself, I was absolutely appalled by that photo," one poster wrote. "Irrespective of your political views and convictions, you must remain professional and impartial. In my classes, I never allow myself even a single political comment." Another user wrote: "There’s a difference between being clever and being crude, and this missed the mark entirely. The timing, the imagery, the slogan — none of it adds up." Andrew Kolvert, a spokesperson for Turning Point USA, also questioned the district’s explanation, saying the imagery "missed the mark entirely". Carruth apologised for the distress caused, but said that personal attacks and threats directed at the teachers had become a concern. "Personal attacks or threats against staff are unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our community," he said, urging residents to stop targeting the educators online. It appears that Carruth’s statement has since been removed from the school district’s Facebook page. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.