New York City, New York – Police have released new images of a man suspected of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in what authorities describe as a targeted attack in Manhattan. Thompson was shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning and succumbed to his injuries at Mount Sinai West shortly after. The suspect, whose identity remains undisclosed, was captured in surveillance photos and videos, including unmasked images taken at a hostel where he stayed before the incident.
Law enforcement discovered a backpack believed to belong to the suspect in Central Park, containing unusual items such as Monopoly money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket. Reports suggest that the perpetrator may have left New York City by cab to the Port Authority bus center. Further investigations revealed that the suspect had used a fake New Jersey ID to check in at a hostel and may have boarded a bus from Atlanta to New York late November.
Authorities are analyzing DNA evidence collected from the scene, alongside retrieving a burner phone and water bottle in an alley near the shooting location for potential leads. The NYPD and other agencies are actively searching for the suspect, described as a light-skinned man wearing distinctive attire. The FBI has offered a significant reward for any information leading to the gunman’s arrest, as the investigation intensifies.
Video footage of the incident shows the suspect lurking behind Thompson before fatally shooting him, with forensic evidence suggesting premeditation. While the motive behind the attack remains unclear, sources indicate that the suspect displayed proficiency in handling firearms and may have been involved in previous altercations. Authorities believe the shooter had been targeting Thompson for some time, as indicated by his actions leading up to the shooting.
Thompson, a respected CEO from Minnesota, was in New York for a business meeting when the tragedy occurred, prompting an outpouring of shock and grief from colleagues and the community. UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, expressed deep sorrow over the loss and vowed to cooperate fully with law enforcement. The investigation continues as authorities work tirelessly to apprehend the suspect and bring justice to the victim’s family and the community.