The U.S. Marines and Coast Guard launched independent investigations into social media posts from service members celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

“Another racist man popped,” Capt. Jacoby Williamson, a Marine Corps recruiter, captioned a photo of Kirk on Instagram with an emoji of beers clanking. Williamson has since been relieved of his recruiting duties and is under investigation.

A spokesperson for the Marines told the Washington Examiner, “We became aware of a social media post last night that does not align with our core values. The Marine Corps takes this type of allegation seriously. The Marine in question has been relieved of his recruiting duties, and the matter is currently under investigation.”

Simultaneously, the U.S. Coast Guard issued a public statement saying it was also investigating a service member’s posts but did not identify them.

“The U.S. Coast Guard is aware of inappropriate personal social media activity made by a member regarding recent political violence,” the statement said.

“That social media activity is contrary to our core values. With the support of DHS, we are actively investigating this activity and will take appropriate action to hold the individual accountable. We recognize the harm such behavior can cause and remain steadfast in ensuring that the conduct of our personnel reflects the trust and responsibility placed in us by the American people,” the statement continued.

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