It feels like the world is watching as American authorities try to find the person responsible for the killing of Charlie Kirk, a prominent United States conservative political activist.
Democrats and Republicans have been quick to cast blame at each other and their respective supporters.
As a commentator from CNN has said "the ugly political fighting that follows moments like Charlie Kirk's assassination can feel all too familiar - and even unavoidable."
Certainly reaction on social media was swift and in some cases, unpleasant raising fears it may provoke even more violence.
University of Auckland's Dr Maria Armoudian chats to Emile.
US flags and a sign to honour Charlie Kirk are seen at a memorial set up outside of Timpanogos Regional Hospital in Orem, Utah. Photo: MELISSA MAJCHRZAK
