The suspect who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan might have used a particular weapon extra frequent on farms … a minimum of in accordance with cops.
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NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny informed reporters Friday police investigators are wanting into the likelihood the gunman used a veterinary gun … a bigger gun generally used on ranches and farms.
Kenny says this specialised, bigger firearm is used for animals as a result of, “If an animal has to get put down, the animal can be shot without” the gun inflicting a loud noise.
Thus far, police say the gun has not been recovered … although NYPD says a backpack discovered in Central Park is being investigated as probably belonging to the suspect.
As we reported, the backpack seems to be an On a regular basis Backpack from Peak Designs … a bag meant for critical photographers however designed for informal use additionally.
Police say they’ve the suspect on video going from the taking pictures scene to Central Park on a motorbike, then leaving the park on a motorbike and catching a cab to a Port Authority bus terminal.
Cops imagine he bought on a bus and left New York Metropolis altogether … and should have traveled out of state.
NYPD has beforehand stated the suspect arrived in NYC on a bus from Atlanta and checked right into a hostel with a pretend ID. Cops have launched a photograph of the suspect’s face however they haven’t been recognized.
