Murder makes the intent sound more petty; less important, more personal, and less political than it really is
Assassination indicates political intent and societal effect, and even a sketchy history of skeletons behind the assassinated that led to this
But the cultural hegemonic capitalist lib and con media don't wanna hear anything about such history.
Murder implies that it was unlawful, which is technically true, but I don't like the idea of ceding that ground.
Assassination isn't lawful either
Citizens execution