New York City Police are currently investigating the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect, described as an unmasked individual clad in a face mask and jacket, targeted Thompson in what appears to be a pre-planned killing. Investigators are using facial recognition technology and bullet casings with cryptic messages to track down the suspect, who shot Thompson before fleeing the scene on foot. The use of a silencer in the shooting has shocked authorities, as it is unprecedented in the Mayor Eric Adams’ tenure with the NYPD. The suspect, believed to have used a fake ID, was seen at a nearby Starbucks before the shooting, while other evidence includes a discarded coffee cup and a mobile phone found along the escape route. The investigation has extended to a bus journey from Atlanta to New York taken by a person of interest, and a search warrant executed in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. While no motive has been identified, theories suggest a possible connection to the insurance industry, as hinted by messages found on the bullet casings. Thompson’s wife mentioned past threats against him, with one prior incident at their home in 2018. The police are seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect, who remains at large as the investigation continues. Thompson’s colleagues have mourned his loss, noting his successful tenure as CEO of the largest private insurer in the US.
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