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Summary

The NYPD released unmasked photos of the suspect in the targeted killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside the New York Hilton Midtown on Dec. 4.

Surveillance footage traced the suspect’s movements before and after the crime, including his escape on an e-bike.

Investigators uncovered cryptic words on shell casings at the scene and recovered items possibly containing DNA evidence.

Authorities are using facial recognition and offering a $10,000 reward for tips. NYC Mayor Eric Adams confirmed the attack was premeditated and involved a silencer. Motive remains unknown.

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 2 weeks ago

Stay safe, King.

[–] [email protected] 103 points 2 weeks ago (11 children)

The guy in those photos has a different color coat and a different backpack... what makes the NYPD think they're the shooter? Is there only one guy in NYC that wears a coat and backpack in checks notes December?

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

Never seen that person before in my life.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

All I see is a scene from the hit movie Dune 2 starring timothee chalamet. Crime investigation? What crime?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Okay goddamn that guy is hot.

And in the pictures, too.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Don't know nothing man

[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 weeks ago

Oh no! He's hot!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

He escaped on an e-bike? Where were the police mounted on horses to chase after him?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Last I read that claimed was confirmed as untrue. City Bike said it wasn’t one of theirs.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I kind of just assumed it was his own.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

This article is written so hastily... it is absolutely riddled with spelling mistakes. At least run it through a spell checker, sheesh.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is one of the few things ChatGPT is actually good at too. sheesh

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[–] [email protected] 83 points 2 weeks ago
[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Oh shit, I know them! This is BriBri's killer:

Throw the book at her, your honor! (tip for the NYPD, she's hiding out in the executive suite of the Bluecross HQ until the heat is off)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I don't see anything.

[–] [email protected] 124 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Remember kids, if you see the guy who shot and killed the UCH CEO with named bullets: no you didn't.

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[–] [email protected] -3 points 2 weeks ago

Smiling photo looks weird as if its processed by AI.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

So you see, that's where the trouble began. That smile. That damn smile.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

So the suspect is a video game Anyman protagonist. That oughta narrow it down.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

Right? I'm just sitting here thinking "it's Alex Mercer"

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 weeks ago

Jesus that was a blast from the past. Damn good game. Wonder if they'll ever remaster it? Oh shit, right, CEO died...uhhh....yeah I got nothin.

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I wonder if there's a Mrs. United Health Care CEO Killer.

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[–] [email protected] 57 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Doesn't look like anything to me

[–] [email protected] 42 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

That's Timothee Chalamet. Or one of his lookalikes.

That's why the lookalike contest was organized and publicized. We now know there are dozens of other people in New York City that look like him, so is it really beyond a shadow of a doubt that you identified the right person? The guy in the photo might even be a decoy.

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[–] [email protected] 135 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Motive remains unknown

Lol

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 weeks ago

You just know that calls have been placed to the NYPD commissioner to pressure them into making sure they don't take him alive, just so billionaire-owned media can keep saying "motive remains unknown".

[–] [email protected] 40 points 2 weeks ago

Every god damned person that's seen the headline knows exactly what the motive was, but sure, it's biiiiiig mystery.

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