The investigation into the targeted attack on UnitedHealthcare's Brian Thompson continues, with new visuals released and the FBI offering a reward.
New York Authorities Release New Suspect Images in CEO Shooting Case
New York Authorities Release New Suspect Images in CEO Shooting Case
Images of the gunman wanted for shooting a health insurance CEO in New York are made public as police close in on leads.
Police in New York have unveiled two new images of a man suspected in the shooting of Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was killed in a targeted attack while en route to a conference. The incident took place on Wednesday, prompting an urgent search as the authorities believe the assailant may still be on the run.
As of Saturday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that the "net is tightening" around the gunman, whose identity remains undiscovered despite ongoing efforts, including the use of advanced facial recognition technology. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a reward of $50,000 (£39,000) for information leading to the captivity of the suspect.
The latest images depict a man in a taxi and identified outside the vehicle, both times clad in a hooded sweatshirt and a face covering. Additionally, a backpack believed to be linked to the suspect was discovered near the crime scene containing what appeared to be a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money.
Thompson, a devoted father and prominent figure in the healthcare sector, was fatally shot while heading to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan, where he was scheduled to speak that same day. Witnesses reported that the shooter fled the site on foot before escaping on a bicycle towards Central Park.
Authorities are tirelessly working to uncover the motive behind the shooting. In a curious development, bullet casings located near Thompson's body bore writings such as "deny," "defend," and "depose," terms possibly connected to critiques surrounding the private health insurance sector in the U.S. There are reports from CBS News indicating that the suspect might have left New York City, potentially traveling by bus to Atlanta, Georgia.
As of Saturday, New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated that the "net is tightening" around the gunman, whose identity remains undiscovered despite ongoing efforts, including the use of advanced facial recognition technology. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched a reward of $50,000 (£39,000) for information leading to the captivity of the suspect.
The latest images depict a man in a taxi and identified outside the vehicle, both times clad in a hooded sweatshirt and a face covering. Additionally, a backpack believed to be linked to the suspect was discovered near the crime scene containing what appeared to be a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money.
Thompson, a devoted father and prominent figure in the healthcare sector, was fatally shot while heading to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan, where he was scheduled to speak that same day. Witnesses reported that the shooter fled the site on foot before escaping on a bicycle towards Central Park.
Authorities are tirelessly working to uncover the motive behind the shooting. In a curious development, bullet casings located near Thompson's body bore writings such as "deny," "defend," and "depose," terms possibly connected to critiques surrounding the private health insurance sector in the U.S. There are reports from CBS News indicating that the suspect might have left New York City, potentially traveling by bus to Atlanta, Georgia.
