New evidence suggests the suspect who Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, murdered Wednesday may have left a message on the bullet casings at the scene.
Police sources told the New York Post that the words “deny,” “impeach” and “defend” were written on the bullets and casings left by the killer after the shooting.
Evidence also shows that each bullet and casing had only one word written on it, leading them to believe he may have been trying to leave a message, sources said.
In a shocking video obtained by Fox News Digital, Thompson is seen walking through a New York City sidewalk when a masked man wearing a black hooded jacket and a backpack walks up behind him and raises a gun.
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Scene near the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, NY, where police say a man was shot and killed Wednesday morning. The victim is reportedly 50-year-old Brian Thompson, CEO of United Healthcare. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital)
The The perpetrator fires several shots. At one point the gun seemed to jam. The attacker then appears to hit the gun on the side as he walks towards the victim, who tries to get away.
After the shooting, the suspect walked between two vehicles, got on a bicycle and then disappeared into Central Park, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
It was previously reported that the suspect used a Citibike – which can be tracked – but the NYPD has made it clear that the incident did not involve that type of bicycle.
A surveillance image released by the NYPD shows the suspect in the shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
Investigators hope accompanying evidence left behind will help identify him mobile discovered in an alley near the hotel where the shooting occurred, as well as a cup in a trash can at a nearby Starbucks.
UnitedHealth Group released a statement expressing their condolences and surprise at the day’s events.
This 2017 file photo of Brian Thompson was released via Businesswire when he was named Chief Executive Officer of UnitedHealthcare Unit in 2017. (Businesswire)
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our thoughts go out to Brian’s family and everyone who was close to him.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website by visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.com.
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Fox News Digital’s Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
