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South Australian police staff member under investigation for post celebrating Charlie Kirk death

Blair Jackson
NewsWire
Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP)
Charlie Kirk hands out hats before speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. (Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP) Credit: Tess Crowley/AP

A South Australian Police employee is under investigation for social media posts relating to the assassination of conservative US commentator Charlie Kirk.

The Adelaide Advertiser reports the employee shared an article about the shooting, and wrote: “Amongst all Gaza, Ukraine, Trump news, sometimes something wonderful happens”.

SA Police have confirmed to NewsWire the post is now subject to a Police Complaints Disciplinary Act investigation.

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