New York City, NY – A search is underway in Central Park for the weapon used in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The main suspect, who may have used a veterinary gun, was captured in surveillance footage leaving a subway station. The NYPD has released new photos depicting the suspect outside a taxi, with his face covered by a medical mask.
Authorities in New York have recovered the suspect’s backpack in Central Park, containing a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money. Despite progress in the investigation, the suspect remains unidentified, leaving many questions surrounding the motive for the crime unanswered. Mayor Eric Adams confirmed that the search for the suspect has extended into its fifth day, with NYPD investigators expanding their search to Atlanta as well.
Former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis expressed concern over the lack of public sympathy in response to Thompson’s murder, noting the disturbing trend of individuals showing support for the masked assailant. The FBI has joined the investigation, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the suspect’s capture.
The use of a veterinary gun in the shooting has raised eyebrows, as these firearms are typically used by farmers to euthanize animals quietly. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny explained that veterinary guns are designed for close-up, silent killing and can be just as effective on humans. The manhunt for the suspect has prompted New Yorkers to hold a look-alike competition, adding a bizarre twist to the ongoing investigation.
As the search for the suspect intensifies, law enforcement agencies are on high alert across borders, with US border patrol agents on the lookout for the alleged shooter. With the investigation spanning multiple states and the suspect still at large, the community remains on edge, awaiting further developments in the case.