December 9th 2024.
A man is being questioned in connection to the tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the United States. According to a law enforcement official who spoke to the Associated Press, the man was found with writings that were critical of the health insurance industry. The official, who wished to remain anonymous, stated that the man was being held in Altoona, Pennsylvania, which is approximately 375 kilometers away from New York City.
On Monday, authorities received a tip that the man was at a McDonald's near Altoona and he was subsequently arrested. Along with the gun and critical writings, police also discovered a silencer and fake IDs in his possession. However, the man has not yet been charged.
The victim, 50-year-old Brian Thompson, was fatally shot last Wednesday while walking alone to the Hilton from a nearby hotel where UnitedHealth Group was holding its annual investor conference. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the attack as "brazen" and "targeted," stating that the shooter appeared to have been waiting for several minutes before approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire. The gun used was a 9mm pistol, similar to those used by farmers to euthanize animals without causing a loud noise. Additionally, ammunition found near Thompson's body contained the words "delay," "deny," and "depose," which mimic a phrase commonly used by critics of the insurance industry.
As the search for the killer entered its sixth day, authorities returned to New York's Central Park with dogs and divers. Investigators have been scouring the park since the shooting, particularly the ponds, in search of any evidence that may have been discarded by the suspect. On Friday, a backpack believed to belong to the killer was found in the park, but the gun and the shooter have yet to be located.
Police have been using surveillance video to retrace the gunman's steps, which led them to believe that he fled into Central Park on a bicycle before abandoning it and taking a taxi to the George Washington Bridge Bus Station. The FBI has offered a reward of $50,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction, in addition to the $10,000 reward offered by the NYPD. Authorities have released two photos of the suspect from a camera inside the taxi, both showing his face partially obscured by a blue mask.
Despite the ongoing search, the NYPD has worked to minimize disruption to visitors in the park, leading to a unique scene of tourists, joggers, and an active crime scene. As authorities continue their search, a 50-meter section of the park has been cordoned off for divers to change and enter the water. On Monday, a group of French-speaking tourists were forced to turn back due to the police tape, but not before snapping photos of the divers.
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