Rep. John Bell, a Republican member of the North Carolina State House since 2013, posted several statements on social media this week addressing issues of crime and political violence.
On September 8, 2025, Bell commented on the criminal justice system and recent events involving Iryna Zarutska. He wrote: “Wrong.
He was arrested 14 times. Don’t blame this on Police. They did their job, but Democrat soft-on-crime policies allowed him to walk free and murder Iryna Zarutska.
A shameful and preventable tragedy! https://t.co/wnVyTiDt3ihttps://t.co/hvRqqsGZ7K“
Two days later, on September 10, Bell shared his condolences regarding Charlie Kirk and his family with the message: “Sending prayers for Charlie Kirk and his family “.
Later that same day, he addressed news of Charlie Kirk’s death by stating: “I’m devastated by the senseless killing of Charlie Kirk. Political violence must never be accepted in America. My prayers are with his family, loved ones and our nation. “
Bell has represented North Carolina’s 10th House district since succeeding Karen Kozel in 2013.
