Crime
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer use fake ID to Check into Manhattan Hostel
Law enforcement sources have revealed that the suspected gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson used a fraudulent New Jersey identification card to check into a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side prior to the attack.
According to investigators, the suspect secured accommodations at the HI New York City Hostel, located at 891 Amsterdam Avenue, using the counterfeit ID.
Surveillance footage captured the individual at the hostel in the hours leading up to the shooting, which occurred outside the New York Hilton Midtown in a brazen, premeditated attack.
Authorities launched an investigation into the suspect’s identification after uncovering his link to the hostel.
Their findings confirmed that the ID used during the booking process was fake.
Law enforcement officials have not disclosed further details about the origin or specific features of the fraudulent identification, but the discovery underscores the calculated nature of the suspect’s actions leading up to the targeted killing.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue efforts to identify and apprehend the gunman, who remains at large. Police have urged anyone with information related to the suspect or the case to come forward.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.