NYPD Releases New Images of Suspect in CEO Brian Thompson’s Murder

The NYPD has shared updated images of the individual suspected of fatally shooting Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect, who was initially seen wearing a mask, has been revealed without one.

Authorities believe the shooting was targeted, as the suspect approached Thompson from behind and shot him in the back while ignoring other pedestrians.

The suspect was described as wearing a distinctive gray backpack, a light brown jacket, and black and white sneakers.

Additionally, he allegedly left a message on the shell casings that read “Defend,” “Deny,” “Depose.”

Former NYPD inspector Paul Mauro said, “The speculation is that it’s a hit man, it’s a professional killer and all this sort of stuff…I would just hesitate on that and tell people to just be mindful of the fact that professional hitmen primarily exist in the movies. They don’t really exist.”