Suspected Gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Slaying Smiles in New Surveillance Images
New surveillance images of the suspected gunman wanted in the broad daylight slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have been released by the New York City Police Department. The images show the unknown man’s face for the first time, sparking hope that the manhunt for the second day will soon end.
Paul Mauro, a Fox News crime analysis contributor, believes that with the new images, “it is now only a matter of time” before the police apprehend the suspect. Mauro notes that “facial recognition and other technologies have come a long way, and my understanding is that the police have been making progress on other fronts in this case. It is truer than ever that you can’t get away with murder these days. The detectives will get whoever is behind this, and soon.”
The NYPD has also been searching a hostel on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, and a Brazilian tourist staying there told Fox News that he believes the assassin was in the room next door to him. However, the vice president of Hostelling International USA, which runs the hostel, has not confirmed the suspect stayed there.
New evidence has also emerged, including a possible message left by the suspect on the bullet casings at the scene. The words “deny,” “depose,” and “defend” were written on the live rounds and casings, which may be a reference to strategies insurance companies use to try to avoid paying claims.
The investigation is ongoing, with the NYPD working to identify the suspect and bring them to justice. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website.