Mystery Surrounds CEO's Murder in Manhattan: A Hunt for Justice

UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was murdered outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, sparking an intense police manhunt. Despite gathering significant evidence, including surveillance footage and DNA, the suspect remains unidentified. Thompson's death has stirred public outrage related to ongoing issues with health insurance practices.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 09-12-2024 22:29 IST | Created: 09-12-2024 22:29 IST
Mystery Surrounds CEO's Murder in Manhattan: A Hunt for Justice
Brian Thompson

New York City police continue to hunt for the man who fatally shot Brian Thompson, a UnitedHealth executive, outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The killing last week has sparked an intense manhunt across the city.

Thompson, aged 50, was attacked at 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday as he walked towards a Hilton hotel. Surveillance footage showed the assailant approaching him from behind and firing multiple shots. The suspect, seen wearing a hoodie and carrying a backpack, fled the scene on a bicycle, later seen leaving Central Park on the Upper West Side.

Despite a significant collection of evidence, including fingerprints, DNA, and camera footage tracking the suspect's movements, police have yet to identify him. Authorities released photos of the suspect and offered a joint reward totaling $60,000 for information leading to his capture. Meanwhile, the motive remains unclear, but sources suggest Thompson was deliberately targeted due to his role in the insurance industry.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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