LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A Las Vegas sports broadcaster has been fired over comments made in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.
That's according to a statement from Lotus Communications, the parent company of FOX Sports Las Vegas, that was shared on social media on Thursday evening.
Statement from Lotus Broadcasting pic.twitter.com/6HGC3A2qLD
— ESPN 1100/100.9 FM (@ESPNLasVegas) September 12, 2025
The Vegas Golden Knights also released a statement condemning the "abhorrent and deplorable comments made on social media by an employee of Lotus Broadcasting regarding Charlie Kirk."
We condemn in the strongest possible terms the abhorrent and deplorable comments made on social media by an employee of Lotus Broadcasting regarding Charlie Kirk. This individual is not an employee of the Golden Knights and has never been an employee of the Golden Knights.…
— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) September 12, 2025
Social media comments made in the wake of the shooting have led to consequences for employees and professionals across the country, including here in Las Vegas.
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A Las Vegas realtor is also facing backlash for comments attributed to Mark Sivek, who was set to serve as incoming director for the 2026 Board of Directors for the Las Vegas REALTORS Association.
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Sivek has been removed from any appointed position and has resigned his board seats, according to the association's president, George Kypreos.
Channel 13 anchor Tricia Kean attempted to reach Sivek for comment on Thursday night, but found his voicemail box full.
You can watch her report on the matter here:
Kirk was shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday and was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly afterward. His suspected killer has since been arrested after a 33-hour manhunt, authorities confirmed Friday morning.
The suspected gunman was identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson of Washington, Utah, a Southern Utah town approximately 110 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
Channel 13 anchors and reporters are in Southern Utah on Friday as we attempt to gather more details about the gunman and his arrest. Follow our live coverage throughout the day on ktnv.com/live.