The murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has taken a major turn with new evidence. Authorities have released pictures of a suspect, showing his face after he lowered his mask.

These photos came from a hostel’s security cameras. A female worker at the hostel told police that she flirted with the man and asked him to take off his mask, which led to the photos being taken.

The murder happened on December 4 in Midtown Manhattan. Police believe the attack was planned and targeted, not random. The NYPD is still investigating and is asking the public for help. There’s a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
“Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 

This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premediated, targeted attack. 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 Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). 

There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction,” the New York Police Department said. A cell phone was found near the crime scene, and some witnesses saw the killer talking on a phone before the shooting. Bullet casings at the scene had words like “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” on them. These words are linked to a 2010 book about insurance claims, and since UnitedHealthcare is an insurance company, some wonder if this could be a clue.

After the shooting, the suspect went to a Starbucks nearby and bought a coffee, water, and energy bars. Brian Thompson was killed when he arrived at the New York Hilton Midtown hotel for a business event.