UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed in a targeted attack in New York City, with police officials suspecting that the gunman has left the city. The man, who arrived in Manhattan on November 24 and used a fake ID to book a room at a hostel, was captured on video before the killing. Tens of thousands of cameras in the city are being used to assist in the investigation. The CEO’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, has implemented heightened security measures at its facilities nationwide.
Police are searching for the gunman’s backpack in Central Park, hoping to find clues that may aid in identifying him. Authorities believe the suspect planned the attack, as he was seen on video minutes before the shooting occurred. The suspect was also captured on video dumping something on a pile of trash shortly before the killing, which police hope may contain DNA evidence.
There have been hundreds of tips submitted to the police, with some coming through social media platforms like TikTok. The hostel where the suspect stayed is cooperating with the investigation, with employees recalling interactions with a man who often wore a mask. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information to come forward, as the manhunt for the shooter continues.
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