UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Capturing: Tracing the Suspect’s Actions

The homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outdoors a lodge in New York Metropolis has sparked a high-profile manhunt for the killer, who has not but been recognized by authorities.

Thompson, 50, was shot on the road outdoors the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan a bit of earlier than 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. 

Surveillance video seems to point out a masked gunman ready for Thompson, who’s seen strolling alone outdoors the lodge, and calmly firing a handgun earlier than fleeing the scene on a motorbike. 

New York Police Division Commissioner Jessica Tisch known as the CEO’s homicide a “brazen, focused assault.”

Although police have obtained proof of the shooter’s actions earlier than and after the homicide, nobody has but been arrested. Here’s a have a look at what is thought concerning the suspect’s actions:

A Bus to N.Y.C. that Originated in Atlanta

In response to experiences from ABC, CNN and The New York Instances the shooter arrived in New York Metropolis on a bus that originated in Atlanta on Nov. 24, 10 days earlier than the homicide.

The suspect took a Greyhound bus that arrived on the Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan, ABC reported. The bus firm informed the outlet it’s cooperating with the investigation.

Higher West Aspect Hostel

Days after arriving within the metropolis, the suspect checked right into a hostel on Manhattan’s Higher West Aspect, the Instances reported. ABC reported that he checked in on Nov. 30. 

Safety digital camera footage exhibiting the face of an individual of curiosity on the hostel has subsequently been launched by the NYPD. In a nonetheless, he’s proven smiling after knocking down his masks.

The Instances reported that the hostel is situated on West 103rd Road and Amsterdam Avenue, about 50 blocks northwest of the lodge, which is situated on Sixth Avenue, between 53rd and 54th streets.

The suspect checked into the hostel utilizing a pretend New Jersey driver’s license and money, CNN reported, and stayed in a room with two different males.

Moments Earlier than The Capturing

Safety cameras captured the suspect showing to exit the 57th Road F subway station at 6:15 a.m. on Dec. 4, about half-hour earlier than the capturing, in accordance with CNN.

Someday earlier than the capturing, the suspect was seen on digital camera, his face largely lined by a masks, at a Starbucks about two blocks away from the eventual crime scene, the Instances reported.

The surveillance photograph from the Starbucks was the primary picture exhibiting any of the person’s face launched by authorities.

The Capturing And Escape

At 6:45 a.m., the suspect, who was mendacity in wait outdoors the lodge, fired the pictures that killed Thompson and fled on a motorbike by means of an alleyway.

Three minutes later he was seen using north into Central Park, in accordance with police.

Police have stated the suspect was sporting a “very distinctive gray backpack” that may be seen within the video of the capturing.

CNN reported that police have since reviewed safety footage exhibiting the shooter exiting Central Park at West 77th Road. He was not sporting the backpack.

In consequence, CNN reported, authorities have searched the park extensively for the bag, which has not been discovered.