Turning Point USA spokesperson Andrew Kolvet on Saturday slammed teachers at an Arizona high school for appearing to mock the death of Charlie Kirk but walked his remarks back at least partially when it turned out their Halloween costumes predated Kirk’s death.

Kolvet posted a photo on X showing eight teachers from Cienaga High School’s math department in the Vail School District in Tucson wearing white shirts splattered with dark red dye and featuring the phrase “Problem Solved.” 

He said the image was shared by concerned parents.

“Concerned parents just sent us this image of what’s believed to be teachers in [the Vail School District] in Tuscon, Arizona mocking Charlie’s murder with costumes that read ‘Problem Solved’ and blood down the left side of their shirts,” Kolvet said. “They deserve to be famous, and fired.”

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School Superintendent John Carruth said the shirts were part of “math-themed Halloween costumes” and were not referencing any individual or event. Indeed, photos circulated on social media from the prior year appeared to show teachers wearing similar shirts.

“We understand that a recent social media post showing members of Cienega’s math department wearing shirts that say ‘Problem Solved’ has caused some confusion and concern,” Carruth said in a statement. “The shirts were worn in reference to solving math problems.”

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Kolvet released a new statement acknowledging that the costumes had been worn before Kirk was assassinated in Utah in September but still objected to the message he said they sent.

“Vail Schools said these math teachers wore the same costume last year,” Kolvet wrote on X. “I was waiting for confirmation, and it appears they did.

“We’ve seen enough evil since Charlie’s murder that I’d actually be relieved if this isn’t another example,” he continued. “That being said, it’s a very weird costume for teachers in general, but after what happened to Charlie, I’m absolutely floored they wore it again.”

Carruth apologized and said the shirts would not be worn again.

“This is a hard lesson for all of us that more thought and care need to be taken in these times. Please know that lesson has been learned,” Carruth said. “We also want to express concern that some individuals are being targeted online as a result of this misunderstanding. Personal attacks or threats against staff are unacceptable and do not reflect the values of our community.”

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Kolvet, however, questioned the district’s explanation, noting that the red dye appeared only on the left side of the shirts — the same side where Kirk was fatally shot Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

“Who’s buying this explanation?” Kolvet questioned.

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Neither Cienaga High School nor Carruth immediately responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

A deadly shooting unfolded in Texas Friday when an off-duty Harris County deputy opened fire on a man who allegedly tried to get into his car, as his young child sat just feet away.

The shooting happened at about 2:45 p.m. Friday in Atascocita, about 20 miles northeast of downtown Houston, after an off-duty deputy called 911 to tell them he had someone at gunpoint, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.

Maj. Ben Katrib said the deputy had just placed his child in a car seat when an unknown man, later identified as Darrius Williams, 27, allegedly attempted to get into his car.

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The deputy was heard giving multiple verbal commands to Williams, but he allegedly ignored the warnings and opened the passenger door of the deputy’s car.

Katrib said the deputy opened fire, hitting Williams multiple times.

First responders provided aid, but Williams was later pronounced dead at the hospital, FOX 26 Houston reported.

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Officials said the deputy, who has not been publicly identified, and his child are OK.

It is unclear if Williams had any weapons at the time of the alleged intrusion, or how many times he was shot, according to the report.

Williams’ mother, Tieneeshia, said her son was released from jail Thursday night and was struggling with mental health issues.

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“Last night they picked him up for walking into oncoming traffic and ran his name. So he had a warrant for failure to appear from the last episode,” Tieneeshia Williams said. “The officer called me when she was there with him on the scene and asked me a lot of questions, and I said, ‘Ma’am, why don’t you just take him to the psychiatric ward. He’s walking into traffic.’ She said, ‘Oh no, we’re going to deal with this warrant, he’s going to jail.’”

Sources told FOX 26 Ring camera video footage may have captured the incident.

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The sheriff’s office and the Harris County District Attorney’s Office have opened separate investigations into the incident, according to the report.

When the investigation concludes, the DA’s office will present the findings to a grand jury to determine whether charges will be filed.

Three University of Arizona students are dead after police said a speeding, impaired 19-year-old driver behind the wheel of a Porsche allegedly hit them in a marked crosswalk near campus and drove off into the night Thursday.

The alleged driver of the Porsche, Louis John Artal, 19, is charged with three counts of second-degree murder, and one count of leaving the scene of an accident involving death, according to the Tucson Police Department (TPD).

At about 11 p.m. Thursday, TPD officers, the University of Arizona Police Department (UAPD) and Tucson firefighters responded to North Euclid Avenue and East Second Street for reports of multiple pedestrians hit by a car.

When officers and firefighters arrived, they pronounced Sophia Akimi Troetel, 21, and Josiah Patrick Santos, 22, dead at the scene.

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A third pedestrian, later identified as Katya Rosaura Castillo Mendoza, 21, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries in critical condition. 

She was pronounced dead at the hospital Saturday, according to officials.

The University of Arizona confirmed to Fox News Digital all three victims were University of Arizona students.

“The University of Arizona community is deeply saddened by the collision that claimed the lives of three of our students—Sophia Troetel, Josiah Santos and Katya Castillo-Mendoza,” school officials wrote in a statement. “We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families, friends, loved ones, and all who are grieving these young lives cut tragically short. The university is providing support and resources to students, faculty, and staff affected by this devastating loss.”

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Witness interviews, along with roadway and physical evidence, indicated a 2019 Porsche Boxter was traveling north on Euclid Avenue approaching East Second Street above the posted 30 mph speed limit, according to police.

At that time, Troetel, Santos and Mendoza were walking east across North Euclid Avenue inside a marked crosswalk at East Second Street.

The Porsche did not stop, struck the pedestrians and fled the scene, officials allege. Artal turned himself into Tucson police Friday morning.

A TPD officer with the agency’s Impaired Driving Enforcement Unit evaluated Artal and found he was impaired by alcohol and or drugs at the time of the crash, according to authorities.

“Mr. Artal’s impairment, speeding, and failure to yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk are the major contributing factors of this collision,” the department wrote in a statement. “This investigation remains ongoing, and any additional information may be released at a later date as it becomes available.”

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Artal was booked into the Pima County Adult Detention Center and later granted a $250,000 cash bond, according to jail records.

Santos’ sister, Mathia, set up a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for the family, with his mother, Hope, noting he and Troetel were in a relationship.

“Last night, my beautiful son Josiah and his girlfriend Sophia were taken from us far too soon,” Hope wrote in a statement on the site. “They were young, full of life, love, and promise—ready to begin their future together. Josiah sang, he danced, he acted — he lit up every room he entered and brought laughter to everyone who knew him. Sophia matched his warmth with a beautiful soul and a smile that could brighten the darkest day.”

“The world feels dimmer without their light,” she continued. “Please keep our family, and Sophia’s, in your thoughts and prayers as we try to find our way through this heartbreak.”

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As of Saturday night, the campaign had raised nearly $24,000.

There have been 26 pedestrian deaths in Tucson this year, surpassing the 25 total pedestrian deaths in the city in 2024.