A suspect in the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was taken into custody at McDonald's, Pennsylvania, on Monday and held for questioning, a person familiar with the investigation told FOX News Digital.
The official added that the person was in possession of a gun and silencer similar to the one used in Wednesday's shooting. He also carried four fake IDs and a manifesto. The New York Post reported.
A senior law enforcement official told The New York Times that the document criticizes medical companies for putting profit over medical care.
NYPD believes United Healthcare CEO's assassin left New York City by bus on the morning of the shooting
A screenshot of surveillance footage released by the New York City Police Department shows a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
NYPD believes United Healthcare CEO's assassin left New York City by bus on the morning of the shooting
Man used laptop to work at fast food restaurant in Altoona — Police officials told Fox News Digital that the suspect was using a laptop inside a McDonald's in New York City before Wednesday's shooting. The incident was captured on surveillance footage, and “the eyebrows match,” he said.[ed]. ”
Police officials said officers called police after recognizing the man's face from a wanted poster.
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The man was taken to the Altoona Police Department, where police are reportedly investigating his true identity. The department did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment at press time.
Sources at the scene said NYPD officers had not yet arrived at the Pennsylvania station.
Altoona is a city located approximately 160 miles east of Pittsburgh.
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Thompson was shot three times outside the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The shooting suspect was last seen at the Port Authority Bus Station in Upper Manhattan.
