The NYPD has released two new images of a suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare's Brian Thompson. The investigation continues to reveal potential motives linked to criticisms of the U.S. healthcare system while authorities pursue leads domestically and beyond.
New Images Surface as NYPD Intensifies Search for Healthcare Executive's Killer
New Images Surface as NYPD Intensifies Search for Healthcare Executive's Killer
The investigation into the targeted shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson heats up with new suspect images and a potential motive emerging.
Police have unveiled two new images related to the ongoing investigation into the shooting of UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson in New York. Thompson, aged 50 and a father of two, was fatally shot in the back on Wednesday while heading to a conference, which law enforcement officials suspect was a premeditated attack.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams stated over the weekend that "the net is tightening" around the individual responsible for the killing, as comprehensive searches and facial recognition technologies have been employed. The FBI has put forward a $50,000 (£39,000) reward for information leading to the perpetrator's capture.
The recent images depict the suspect in a taxi, one showing him in a hooded sweatshirt and wearing a disposable face covering, while another shows him outside the vehicle in a similar disguise. Alongside these images, reports revealed a backpack near the crime scene containing a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly game money, leading investigators to search for further clues.
Thompson was en route to an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan at the time of the shooting. After firing shots, the assailant reportedly fled the scene on foot before hopping on a bike towards Central Park. Investigators are still verifying the motive behind the murder. Notably, bullet casings recovered near the body bore the words "deny," "defend," and "depose," phrases often associated with critique of the private sector healthcare in the United States.
As the inquiry unfolds, a source informed CBS News that authorities believe the suspect may have left New York City and could be on a bus heading to Atlanta, Georgia. This case highlights mounting tensions linked to the U.S. healthcare system, further raising questions of social unrest surrounding healthcare leadership.
