Search-friendly: Investigators track smiling hooded suspect in Brian Thompson killing, visiting hostel on Upper West Side.
The search for the suspect responsible for the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson continued into a second day, with investigators following various leads to track down the perpetrator. Security-camera footage showed a man wearing a hooded jacket and carrying a fake ID, while a cellphone found on a Manhattan sidewalk provided additional clues. Bullets recovered from the crime scene were marked with the words “deny” and “delay,” suggesting a targeted attack.
By late Thursday, law enforcement officials revealed that the shooter had arrived in New York on a bus from a location south of the city on November 24. He checked into an Upper West Side hostel, left on November 29, and returned the next day. Authorities also focused on a gun purchased in Connecticut that resembled the weapon used in the shooting.
The incident shocked both the city and the insurance industry, leading to an online debate about health insurers. Despite the initial shock, investigators continued to work diligently to identify and apprehend the suspect. More than 24 hours after the crime, law enforcement officials were still working to determine the suspect’s identity, despite receiving numerous tips.
The manhunt for the shooter of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, entered its second day with investigators pursuing leads based on security camera footage and other evidence. The suspect, described as wearing a hooded jacket and carrying a fake ID, left behind a cellphone on a Manhattan sidewalk, as well as bullets marked with the words “deny” and “delay.” Authorities tracked the suspect’s movements, revealing that he arrived in New York on a bus from a southern location on November 24, checked into an Upper West Side hostel, left on November 29, and returned the following day. Investigators also focused on a gun purchased in Connecticut that resembled the weapon used in the shooting. The incident shocked the city and the insurance industry, sparking online discussions about health insurers. Despite the initial shock, investigators continued to work tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect, with the search ongoing more than 24 hours after the crime.
Source: The NY Times
