New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the investigation into the suspect in the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO entered its fourth day and the “net is getting tighter.”
“The net is getting tighter,” Adams told reporters Saturday, according to a WNBC video. “We're going to bring this person to justice. We don't want to do anything that will jeopardize the investigation.”
Asked by a reporter if police knew the suspect's name, Adams said, “I don't want to release it right now. If you do, you're basically someone we don't mind looking for.” “And we would not do that.” I want to give him the edge even if just a little. I want him to continue to believe that he can hide behind a mask. ”
When asked for comment by The Hill, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson said, “We do not have any identification to verify.”
Adams' remarks come as the search for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson continues. The FBI announced late Friday that it had joined the New York Police Department in its search for the suspect who assassinated Mr. Thompson on Wednesday morning in Manhattan, just before the health care executive was to speak to investors. The FBI is offering $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the shooter.
Adams said the shooting was an “intentional act” based on a preliminary investigation. Law enforcement officials released a photo of the suspect. They are collecting and testing DNA evidence near the scene, including protein bar wrappers and discarded water bottles. A cell phone and fake identification were found, which authorities believe belonged to the gunman.
Police officials said the suspect likely fled from New York City by bus.
“We have video of him entering the Port Authority bus terminal. We don't have any footage of him getting off, so we think he may have gotten on the bus,” said NYPD Officer Joseph. Detective Chief Inspector Kenney spoke first.
The suspect's route to the Hilton Hotel Midtown, where the assassination took place, is also being analyzed. The words “denial,” “defense,” and “abandonment” were written on ammunition shells found at the scene.
“This is a horrific incident that happened in our city, and we want to make sure this person is removed not only from the streets of New York, but from the streets of all of America,” Adams said Saturday. Ta.
