New Photos Released of Person of Interest in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Killing
The New York Police Department has released two new photos of a person being sought in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Description of the Photos
The photos show the same individual wanted for questioning in Wednesday’s killing. In one photo, the person is seen through the partition of what appears to be a New York City taxi, wearing a blue medical mask and a black hoodie. In the other photo, taken from inside a car, the man is seen outside the window walking alongside the vehicle while wearing the same blue mask and a dark-colored puffer jacket with the hood pulled over his head.
As the investigation into Thompson’s killing and the manhunt for the gunman carried into Saturday, three sources familiar with the probe told NBC News that there was still no identification of the person of interest. A combined $60,000 in reward money is being offered by the FBI, Crime Stoppers, and the NYPD for information leading to the arrest of the gunman.
Based on the evidence they have so far, it appears the victim was specifically targeted, said Joseph Kenny, NYPD chief of detectives. However, at this point, they do not know why. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday that it was a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack.”
Police found shell casings at the scene with the words “deny,” “delay,” and “depose” written on them. A gray backpack was also found in Central Park that the person of interest was said to be carrying at the time of the slaying. Investigators are looking into whether it is in fact the same bag. No gun was found in the backpack, but a jacket was found, although it is unclear whether it is the jacket the gunman wore at the time of the shooting.
Authorities believe the man being sought may have left the state. Investigators have tracked some of his movements by taxi. They also believe he may have traveled to New York City from Atlanta last month by Greyhound bus. Officials are looking into whether they can find a name used for the Nov. 24 trip and are working with Atlanta police and Greyhound to assist in the probe.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that her husband had been receiving threats, but she was unclear of their nature. “There had been some threats,” she said. “Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage? I don’t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him.”
Conclusion
The investigation into the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is ongoing, and authorities are working to identify the person of interest. Anyone with information is encouraged to come forward and claim the reward money.
FAQs
Q: What is the reward money being offered for information leading to the arrest of the gunman?
A: A combined $60,000 in reward money is being offered by the FBI, Crime Stoppers, and the NYPD.
Q: What were the words written on the shell casings found at the scene?
A: The words “deny,” “delay,” and “depose” were written on the shell casings.
Q: What was found in the gray backpack?
A: No gun was found in the backpack, but a jacket was found, although it is unclear whether it is the jacket the gunman wore at the time of the shooting.
Q: Where did the person of interest travel from before coming to New York City?
A: Investigators believe he may have traveled to New York City from Atlanta last month by Greyhound bus.
Q: Did Brian Thompson receive any threats before his death?
A: Yes, his wife Paulette Thompson said he had been receiving threats, but she was unclear of their nature.
