Authorities are investigating suspect with a similar weapon in Pennsylvania
Law enforcement sources revealed Monday that investigators are questioning a man in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the shocking murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Key details of the ongoing investigation
The suspect has drawn significant attention from investigators primarily due to possessing a firearm similar to the weapon used in Thompson’s murder, according to two law enforcement sources speaking to NBC News.
Thompson was brutally assassinated last Wednesday morning in a brazen attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Surveillance footage captured the chilling moment when a masked assailant approached the executive from behind and opened fire around 6:45 a.m. The suspect reportedly fled on foot and then escaped by bicycle into Central Park.
Unfolding investigation
While details remain limited, the questioning of the Pennsylvania man represents a potential breakthrough in the high-profile case. Investigators are carefully examining the similarities between the suspect’s weapon and the one used in Thompson’s murder.
The investigation continues as law enforcement seeks to bring the perpetrator to justice and uncover the motive behind this shocking crime.
Authorities have not yet released additional comments about the ongoing investigation or the specific details of the suspect’s connection to the case.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.