The New York City Police Department has released a photo excerpt from surveillance footage showing the suspect in the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Breitbart News reported that Thompson, 50, was shot and killed just after 6:45 a.m. Wednesday outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan.
The NYPD held an early morning press conference and said it believed the killings were targeted, not random.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joe Kenney said the suspect was wearing a “distinctive gray backpack,” a black face mask, a light brown jacket, and black and white sneakers. He told the suspect:[ignored] There were a lot of other pedestrians,” said Thompson, who approached him from behind and shot him in the back.
The NYPD posted a photo of the murder suspect.
The murder suspect fired multiple shots, striking Thompson multiple times and was able to dislodge the gun from jamming while firing. Kenney believes the attacker was “skilled in the use of firearms,” as he had the ability to unjam the gun.
The NYPD is asking anyone with information about the suspect or incident to contact the department at 1(800)577-TIPS.
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