Detectives investigating the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson have uncovered a potential motive: shell casings at the crime scene were inscribed with words.
This discovery suggests the murder was a targeted act. Thompson, who earned nearly $9.9 million annually, had been with the company since 2004 and served as CEO for over three years.
Thompson, 50, was fatally shot on December 4, 2024, outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, where he was scheduled to host an investor conference.
Surveillance footage shows a masked gunman waiting for Thompson before approaching and firing multiple shots at close range.
Despite an initial jam, the shooter quickly cleared the weapon and resumed firing, showcasing a high level of skill and experience.
“It does seem that he’s proficient in the use of firearms as he was able to clear the malfunctions pretty quickly,” NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny said at the news conference.
After the attack, the gunman fled the scene on an e-bike, disappearing into Central Park.
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