The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has taken a major turn with new evidence. Authorities have released pictures of a suspect, showing his face after he lowered his mask.
These photos came from a hostel's security cameras. A female worker at the hostel told police that she flirted with the man and asked him to take off his mask, which led to the photos being taken.
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The murder happened on December 4 in Midtown Manhattan. Police believe the attack was planned and targeted, not random. The NYPD is still investigating and is asking the public for help. There's a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
"Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec.
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This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premediated, targeted attack. The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help—if you have any information about this case, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).
There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction," the New York Police Department said. A cell phone was found near the crime scene, and some witnesses saw the killer talking on a phone before the shooting. Bullet casings at the scene had words like "deny," "defend," and "depose" on them. These words are linked to a 2010 book about insurance claims, and since UnitedHealthcare is an insurance company, some wonder if this could be a clue.
After the shooting, the suspect went to a Starbucks nearby and bought a coffee, water, and energy bars. Brian Thompson was killed when he arrived at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel for a business event.