The search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson entered its third day, with the company’s parent company requesting privacy for Thompson’s family. UnitedHealth Group stated that they are focusing on the safety of their employees and cooperating with law enforcement to bring the perpetrator to justice. Surveillance images of a “person of interest” were released by the New York Police Department, seeking public assistance in identifying the suspect. Investigators found a cellphone and bullet casings with inscriptions related to insurance company strategies near the crime scene, but the shooter’s motive is still being determined. Clues emerged about the gunman’s actions before the shooting, including his arrival in New York by bus and stay at a hostel with a fake ID. Police recovered a water bottle and wrapper for a protein bar believed to be bought by the suspect at a Starbucks close to the crime scene. Thompson, a highly respected executive at UnitedHealthcare, lived in Minnesota with his wife and two sons. He was praised by colleagues and friends in the health insurance industry for his leadership and character. The investigation into Thompson’s tragic death is ongoing, with a $10,000 reward offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Thompson’s family and colleagues are mourning his loss.
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Search for shooter intensifies following murder of healthcare CEO.
