The hunt for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson continues, with police piecing together his movements before and after the shooting. The suspect had been staying at a hostel in New York City for 10 days before the incident. Surveillance footage captured him at various locations, including a Starbucks and near the scene of the shooting.
The shooting occurred at 6:45 a.m. outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, where UnitedHealthcare was holding an event. The suspect approached Thompson from behind, fired shots, and fled the scene. He was seen fleeing on a bicycle, passing through Central Park, and eventually exiting the park near 77th Street. Police later found a backpack believed to belong to the suspect in Central Park.
The suspect was last seen near a bus center at 178th Street and Broadway, possibly leaving New York City. Police have released surveillance footage of the suspect at various locations as part of their ongoing investigation.
The police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the shooting to come forward. The city is on high alert as the search for the gunman intensifies. Stay tuned for updates on the investigation and the search for the suspect.
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