The search for the murder weapon in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City continues as police question a person of interest in Pennsylvania. The person being questioned was in possession of a gun with a silencer, matching the description of the weapon used in the murder. Thompson was shot outside the Hilton Midtown hotel on Dec. 4, and police identified a person of interest who had used a fake New Jersey ID to check into a hostel in Manhattan. The suspect was seen on surveillance video shooting Thompson in a premeditated and targeted attack. The FBI offered a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case.
Investigators have been searching Central Park for clues, including the murder weapon, but have been unsuccessful. They found a backpack believed to belong to the suspect in the park. A timeline of the shooting has been put together, detailing the suspect’s movements and escape route. Police have released images of a person they want to question in connection with the killing. The search for the murder weapon and the suspect continues as authorities work to bring justice for Thompson’s murder.
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