The New York Police Division has launched new pictures of the person suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
In these footage, launched Saturday night time, the suspect is seen in a black coat with a masks on stepping into the again of a cab. This comes after the division launched the primary unmasked picture of the suspect earlier this week. The NYPD is providing a $10,000 reward for info, whereas the FBI is providing $50,000.
Thompson, 50, was shot at point-blank vary close to the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning simply earlier than a scheduled investor assembly. The shooter, who fled the scene moments after killing Thompson, remains to be at massive.
Nevertheless, New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams mentioned Saturday “the web is tightening” across the suspect. That very same day, NYPD divers searched a pond in Central Park for the firearm the suspect used, CNN experiences.
The suspect could have used a veterinary gun, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny mentioned this week. Veterinary weapons are bigger weapons utilized by farmers to place down animals with out making a loud noise.
Police additionally discovered a grey backpack they consider belonged to the suspect in Central Park on Friday. After sending it to a forensics lab, investigators found the backpack contained Monopoly cash and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket, CNN experiences.
Police say the suspect arrived in New York Metropolis on November 24 after leaping on a Greyhound bus departing from Atlanta, Georgia. Nevertheless, officers should not but certain precisely the place he boarded.
NYPD officers arrived in Atlanta on Saturday, the place native police are additionally aiding with the investigation, in keeping with CNN.
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