
British Prime Minister David Cameron, center, joins other political leaders in paying their respects to slain Parliament member Jo Cox on Friday, June 17. Cox, 41, was stabbed and shot in Birstall, England, after a meeting with her constituents. A 52-year old man, Tommy Mair, is being held in police custody in connection with her death.

Police search Mair's home in Birstall on June 17.

People view tributes at Parliament Square in London on June 17.

Flowers and personal messages are seen on Parliament Square on June 17.

Parliament member Yvette Cooper, left, embraces Bishop Nick Baines after attending a Birstall vigil for Cox on Thursday, June 16.

People sign messages on Parliament Square on June 16.

Police gather near the scene of the attack in Birstall on June 16.

A forensics officer takes photos of items at the scene of the attack.

Cox was attacked outside the Birstall library after holding a regular public meeting with constituents, said Robert Light, a councilor from nearby Birkenshaw. Cox, a mother of two who represented Batley and Spen in Parliament, was elected in May 2015.

Police stand guard on the perimeter of the crime scene.

Police tape covers the area where Cox was attacked.

A member of the police forensics team works near the scene of the shooting.