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Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of Donald Trump, was shot dead Wednesday afternoon while speaking at a campus event at Utah Valley University.
Kirk, 31, was killed after being shot in the neck by a single bullet, believed to have come from a person shooting from the roof of a nearby building. He was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.
Authorities arrested two suspects, but both were later released after investigators found they had "no actual connection" to the shooting - a manhunt continues.
In a video post on social media, Trump described Kirk's death as a "dark moment for America" and called him a patriot - read more about Kirk's past
Crowds of people gathered at a memorial service for the father of two, who was considered a powerful voice in the new right-wing conservative movement.
The campus murder has exposed America's bloody and broken politics, our North American correspondent writes.
What is known about the assassination?
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot dead while speaking at Utah Valley University (UVU).
He was sitting under a white gazebo at the time of the shooting, speaking to a crowd of about 3,000 people.
Kirk's wife and family were at the scene, but are safe and sound. No other injuries were reported.
Officials say they believe the shots came from a rooftop and the BBC has analysed footage from social media which users claim shows the person shooting.
Kirk was rushed to the hospital after the shooting, with President Trump confirming his death hours later.
Trump, former politicians and White House officials have expressed condolences to Kirk's loved ones.
What is not known?
The identity of the person who shot. Police are continuing to search for the suspect. Two men were arrested but were later released, with officials saying they had "no connection" to the incident.
There was also no indication of a motive for the shooting.
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