A photo depicting a hooded man smiling with his mask down may hold crucial clues in identifying the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The image was captured when the employee asked him to lower his face mask, revealing a flirtatious moment.
The suspect, described as a person of interest wanted for questioning, is believed to have traveled on a Greyhound bus from Atlanta before checking into an Upper West Side hostel in New York City. Authorities found evidence, including a burner phone and water bottle, that may yield fingerprints, DNA, or other clues.
Surveillance video showed the suspect waiting outside the Hilton Midtown hotel before shooting Thompson multiple times. He then fled on foot and later by bike, leaving behind ammunition with words “depose” and “delay” written on them.
Police are exploring whether these phrases indicate a motive, pointing to a phrase in the insurance industry: “delay, deny, defend.” However, tracing the suspect’s movements in a city of over 8 million people is proving challenging.
The NYPD has deployed mobile field forces to search for the suspect, but so far, they have not located the missing gray backpack seen on the assailant during the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to analyze evidence and follow leads.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/06/us/brian-thompson-unitedhealthcare-gunman-search-hnk/index.html