Investigation Underway Following Assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Police reveal bizarre item they found inside CEO's assassin's backpack 🔗
A backpack discovered in Central Park during the manhunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's assassin contained a jacket and Monopoly money, but no murder weapon. Thompson was shot dead early Wednesday morning, prompting a police search that intensified over the following days. Investigators have tracked the suspect's movements post-shooting, revealing he entered and exited the park shortly after the crime. Surveillance footage shows him fleeing on an electric bike, while authorities suspect he may be a disgruntled ex-employee or an angry client. The FBI has joined the investigation, offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
What items were found in the assassin's backpack?
The backpack contained a jacket and Monopoly money, but not the murder weapon.
What do authorities believe about the suspect's identity?
Investigators suspect the assassin might be a disgruntled ex-employee or an angry client.
What reward has the FBI offered in this case?
The FBI has announced a $50,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the case.