Police Release 2 New Photos of Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooter

Mar. 15, 2025

New photos of the UnitedHealth CEO shooting suspect.Photo:New York Police Department/Facebook

New York Police Department/Facebook

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released two new photos of the suspected gunman involved in thefatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.In the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 8, the NYPD shared the images of the suspect onX (formerly Twitter).In one photo, the man — believed to be connected to the killing of the 50-year-old CEO in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4 — can be seen in what appears to be the backseat of a taxi cab.Another shows the individual outside of the vehicle.Photo of suspect wanted in connection to fatal Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson.New York Police Department/Facebook"UPDATE: Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4," the NYPD’s news account wrote alongside the images on X.“The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help—if you have any information about this case, call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Additionally, you can DM @NYPDTips on X or on Instagram. There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction,” the organization continued.Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.Photo of suspect wanted in connection to fatal Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson.New York Police Department/FacebookThe release of new photos comes four days after agunman pointed a 9mm handgun at Thompsonand fired at least three shots from behind, before fleeing the scene on a bicycle heading into Central Park.Police say the man was wearing a “very distinctive gray backpack” at the time of the shooting — and authorities have since reportedly discovered the item containing Monopoly money and a jacket in Central Park, according toNBC News,ABC News,The New York Postand other outlets, which cited police sources.The NYPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Dec. 8 regarding the reported backpack discovery.NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch previously toldCNNthat investigators had “reason to believe” the suspected shooter isno longerin the city.NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny added to the outlet that the suspect was seen walking near 86th Street and Columbus Avenue — more than 30 blocks north of the crime scene — after departing Central Park.He was then reportedly brought via a cab to a bus center, featuring “interstate buses,” on 178th Street and Broadway.As CNN reported, the suspect is believed to have arrived in New York via abus that originally departed from Atlantaover a week before Thompson’s fatal shooting.ABC News has reported, citing police, that the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were found on shell casings at the crime scene.

The New York Police Department (NYPD) has released two new photos of the suspected gunman involved in thefatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

In the early hours of Sunday, Dec. 8, the NYPD shared the images of the suspect onX (formerly Twitter).

In one photo, the man — believed to be connected to the killing of the 50-year-old CEO in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 4 — can be seen in what appears to be the backseat of a taxi cab.

Another shows the individual outside of the vehicle.

Photo of suspect wanted in connection to fatal Dec. 4 shooting of Brian Thompson.New York Police Department/Facebook

“UPDATE: Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4,” the NYPD’s news account wrote alongside the images on X.

“The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help—if you have any information about this case, call the NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). Additionally, you can DM @NYPDTips on X or on Instagram. There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction,” the organization continued.

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.

The release of new photos comes four days after agunman pointed a 9mm handgun at Thompsonand fired at least three shots from behind, before fleeing the scene on a bicycle heading into Central Park.

Police say the man was wearing a “very distinctive gray backpack” at the time of the shooting — and authorities have since reportedly discovered the item containing Monopoly money and a jacket in Central Park, according toNBC News,ABC News,The New York Postand other outlets, which cited police sources.

The NYPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Dec. 8 regarding the reported backpack discovery.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch previously toldCNNthat investigators had “reason to believe” the suspected shooter isno longerin the city.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny added to the outlet that the suspect was seen walking near 86th Street and Columbus Avenue — more than 30 blocks north of the crime scene — after departing Central Park.

He was then reportedly brought via a cab to a bus center, featuring “interstate buses,” on 178th Street and Broadway.

As CNN reported, the suspect is believed to have arrived in New York via abus that originally departed from Atlantaover a week before Thompson’s fatal shooting.

ABC News has reported, citing police, that the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” were found on shell casings at the crime scene.

source: people.com