Overview
- Lucy Martinez, a Nathan Hale Elementary teacher, was filmed at a No Kings protest pointing a finger-gun to her neck and shouting “bang, bang,” a gesture widely interpreted as mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
- Principal Dawn Iles-Gomez emailed families about threats to a staff member and did not describe the on-camera behavior or any disciplinary steps.
- The principal said CPD is investigating and will provide extra support during arrival and dismissal while the review continues.
- Nathan Hale’s website and X account were paused due to inappropriate messages from individuals outside the school community, according to the principal.
- Chicago Public Schools stated it follows a standard personnel process and does not comment on specific cases, and no public disciplinary action has been disclosed as the video draws tens of millions of views and calls for the teacher’s firing.