Newly obtained video shows the moment UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot at close range downtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, outside the Hilton Hotel.
In the chilling video, obtained by Fox News Digital, Thompson is seen walking along a sidewalk in New York City as a masked man wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and a backpack walks behind him and raises a gun with glove-covered hands.
The The perpetrator fires several shots. At one point the gun seems to jam. The attacker then appears to hit the gun on the side as he walks towards the victim, who tries to get away.
As he gets closer to Thompson, it appears the man continues to struggle with the gun, possibly firing another round at the victim who appears to be having trouble moving.
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A screenshot of surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the alleged suspect wanted in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
A pedestrian is seen terrorized as the shooting takes place just a few feet away.
The perpetrator then walked between two vehicles, hopped on an e-Citi bicycle and then disappeared into Central Park, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
The suspect remains on the run. The NYPD released new images of the suspect on Wednesday afternoon.
A screenshot of surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the alleged suspect wanted in the shooting death of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (NYPD Crime Stoppers)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul released a statement Wednesday afternoon.
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“Earlier today I was informed by the Chief Inspector of the New York State Police about the horrific and targeted shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan,” Hochul said. “I have directed the State Police to provide the NYPD with all necessary assistance in the investigation to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers. Our hearts are with Mr. Thompson’s family and loved ones and we are doing everything we can to ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice.”
Surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows the alleged suspect wanted in the shooting of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 (NYPD CrimeStoppers)
New York City Crimestoppers is offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
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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.
