NYC police track down suspect in shocking UnitedHealth CEO street murder
A masked shooter killed UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson in what looks like a planned attack near a Manhattan hotel. NYC authorities say theyve identified the suspect who fled the city after the shooting
NYC officials are closing-in on the person who shot Brian Thompson‚ the 50-year old UnitedHealth insurance unit CEO in a targeted attack this wednesday morning
The shooting happened near a busy Manhattan hotel (where the companys investor meeting was planned) around 6:45am: the masked attacker waited for Thompson and shot him in the back‚ ignoring other people on the street
We dont want to release that now; you are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking
The suspect — wearing a hooded-jacket and carrying a grey backpack — escaped on an e-bike through Central Park. NYPD Chief-of-Detectives Joseph Kenny says video shows the person going to Port Authority Bus Terminal; they think he left NYC by bus
- Security footage shows the shooter waiting specifically for Thompson
- The victim was a married father-of-two
- He became insurance unit CEO about 3 years ago
Police say the attack looks pre-planned but havent found a motive yet. The victim was rushed to hospital but doctors couldnt save him
