Police are questioning a man who had a gun similar to the one used in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO.

The NYPD has released a photo of a person they are interested in speaking with regarding the tragic death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident occurred outside of a Hilton Hotel in New York City on Wednesday, and since then, authorities have been on the search for a suspect wearing a mask.

The suspect in question, shown in the CCTV image with a sly grin and a hood covering his head, has now been identified as a man from Altoona, Pennsylvania. He was brought in for questioning today, bringing a potential break in the case. Sources familiar with the matter have reported to NBC News that the man was found in possession of a firearm similar to the one used in the fatal shooting.

While it is not yet clear if this individual is connected to the UnitedHealthcare CEO's death, investigators are treating this lead as a significant development. Apparently, the man was spotted by McDonald's customers who alerted the police, suspecting him of suspicious behavior. Upon further investigation, officers discovered that he had a gun, a silencer, and even a fake ID from New Jersey, which the gunman allegedly used to check into a hotel.

According to CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez, who cited police sources, the suspect was apprehended while traveling by bus in Pennsylvania. The police also found a suppressor and multiple fake IDs in his possession. It is worth noting that Altoona is approximately 277 miles away from New York City, where the crime took place. Despite the release of images and a nationwide manhunt, the FBI has yet to make any arrests.

The police have also shared previous CCTV footage of the suspect, which shows him smiling in a taxi and at a hostel with his face mask pulled down. Evidence gathered from the scene of the crime, including bullet casings with words related to the health insurance industry, suggests that this attack may have been premeditated.

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