A male with a weapon believed to resemble the one utilized within the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was taken into police custody Monday for analyzing in Pennsylvania, a police authorities knowledgeable the Associated Press.
Thompson was eradicated in what authorities said was a “brazen, targeted” strike Wednesday as he strolled to a resort in New York City.
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What type of weapon did the shooter utilization?
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the shooter utilized a 9 mm gun authorities said seemed just like the weapons farmers make the most of to take down pets with out triggering a loud sound. Police said that they had truly not but positioned the weapon itself.
Ammunition positioned close to Thompson’s physique bore the words “delay,” “deny” and “depose,” simulating an expression utilized by insurance industry critics.
Police inquiry man with weapon believed to resemble one utilized in homicide of UnitedHeathcare chief government officer
A male with a weapon believed to resemble the one utilized within the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was taken proper into authorities wardship Monday for analyzing in Pennsylvania, a police authorities knowledgeable The Associated Press.
The man is being stored within the location of Altoona, Pennsylvania, concerning 233 miles (375 kilometers) west of New York City, the authorities said. The authorities was not accredited to evaluation data of the recurring examination and talked to the AP on drawback of privateness.
The development got here as pet canines and scuba divers returned Monday to New York’s Central Park whereas the dragnet for Thompson’s killer prolonged proper right into a sixth day.
— Michael R. Sisak
The Associated Press
