The search for the gunman who fatally shot health insurance executive Brian Thompson in New York City is ongoing, with authorities hoping new images will lead to an arrest. A $50,000 reward has been offered as the investigation reveals troubling details surrounding the incident.
NYPD Intensifies Search for Shooter in NYC Health CEO Murder
NYPD Intensifies Search for Shooter in NYC Health CEO Murder
Investigators release new images of suspect as the hunt continues for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson.
The NYPD has released new images of the suspect linked to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in New York City. Thompson, 50, was shot in the back as he made his way to a conference on Wednesday, prompting a police response that believes the attack was targeted. In a press conference Saturday, Mayor Eric Adams announced that the "net is tightening" around the suspect, who has managed to evade capture thus far despite a broad search aided by facial recognition technology.
The FBI is actively offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of the shooter. The latest images of the suspect show him within a vehicle, one taken from the back of a taxi where he is seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a disposable face mask. The second image captures him standing outside the car, again with the face covering. This renewed appeal follows reports that a backpack believed to belong to the shooter was discovered near the scene. Inside the bag was a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and what appeared to be Monopoly paper money.
Brian Thompson was shot while heading to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan, where he was slated to speak later that day. According to police, the gunman initially fled the scene on foot before escaping on a bicycle toward Central Park. The motive behind this targeted killing remains a focal point for investigators, who noted that the words "deny", "defend", and "depose" were found inscribed on bullet casings recovered close to the victim. Such phrasing has raised concerns about potential connections to criticisms surrounding the US private health insurance system.
A source close to the investigation informed CBS News that authorities believe the suspect may have left New York City and potentially traveled by bus to Atlanta, Georgia. The tragic murder of Thompson sheds light on the growing tension regarding healthcare issues in the US, as questions continue to mount about the implications of such anger directed toward industry figures.
The FBI is actively offering a $50,000 reward for any information that leads to the arrest of the shooter. The latest images of the suspect show him within a vehicle, one taken from the back of a taxi where he is seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt and a disposable face mask. The second image captures him standing outside the car, again with the face covering. This renewed appeal follows reports that a backpack believed to belong to the shooter was discovered near the scene. Inside the bag was a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and what appeared to be Monopoly paper money.
Brian Thompson was shot while heading to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan, where he was slated to speak later that day. According to police, the gunman initially fled the scene on foot before escaping on a bicycle toward Central Park. The motive behind this targeted killing remains a focal point for investigators, who noted that the words "deny", "defend", and "depose" were found inscribed on bullet casings recovered close to the victim. Such phrasing has raised concerns about potential connections to criticisms surrounding the US private health insurance system.
A source close to the investigation informed CBS News that authorities believe the suspect may have left New York City and potentially traveled by bus to Atlanta, Georgia. The tragic murder of Thompson sheds light on the growing tension regarding healthcare issues in the US, as questions continue to mount about the implications of such anger directed toward industry figures.
