Police continue to search for the killer of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare: what is known

New York City police continue to search for the killer of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, writes UNN with reference to the BBC.

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in the back outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The attacker fled the scene without taking Thompson's belongings.

The police believe that the murder was pre-planned. Also, to track the suspect, investigators use facial recognition technology and look at spent shell casings on which mysterious messages are written.

They have not yet revealed the motive for the shooting.

What has now become known during the investigation?

The investigation into Thompson's murder is currently focused on several pieces of evidence that police use to identify the suspect. Officials released two photos showing a man without a mask who, according to the NYPD, is "wanted for questioning" in connection with the murder. 

According to the information, this person probably used a fake ID card to check into a hostel in the area. The name used is fraudulent and does not belong to a real person.

Investigators believe that the person involved in the murder of Brian Thompson arrived in New York by bus, which was traveling from Atlanta, a few days before the shooting.

It's unclear if the man boarded the bus in Atlanta or later during a stopover. Also, it is not known whether this person is an accomplice together with the suspect. In addition, police are checking three bullet casings and three live ammunition found at the scene for DNA.

Two law enforcement sources told CBS that the words "Deny," "Defend," and "dismiss"were found on the shell casings. Investigators believe this may be a reference to the "three D insurance" — a well-known reference to opponents of the health insurance industry. These terms refer to the tactics used by insurance companies to deny patients claims for payment in America's complex and mostly private healthcare system.

The wife of Brian Thompson said that her husband had previously received threats, but she did not specify details. 

I just know he said there were some people who threatened him

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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in the chest in Midtown Manhattan during the annual investor conference. The attacker shot the director several times at close range and fled.