The manhunt for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has intensified after New York authorities released new photos of the suspect. The photos show the suspect wearing a blue medical mask and were taken from a cab camera. The killer’s identity may have been determined, as previous photos showed a clear view of his face. The killer shot Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown and fled on foot before riding an electric bike into Central Park. The suspect arrived in the city from Atlanta on a bus and left soon after the shooting. No motive has been revealed, but bullet casings at the scene had words written on them. Mayor Eric Adams stated that the “net was tightening” in the search for the suspect but did not confirm if the suspect’s identity had been determined. The killing has sparked criticism of the health insurance industry, with social media users expressing frustration with UnitedHealthcare and the industry as a whole. Former CIGNA executive Wendell Potter noted that the shooting provided an opportunity for people to vent their anger against the industry. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as the investigation continues.
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