The gunman at the center of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killing in New York yesterday was wearing a premium photography backpack.
When police released surveillance footage of the gunman, photography enthusiasts quickly spotted that he is wearing a Peak Design Everyday Backpack.
Surveillance footage captured images of the assailant who shot and killed Brian Thompson outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan early on Wednesday morning.The surveillance images have led to some commentators to sepculate whether the assassin is a photographer. “The assassin was wearing a peak design backpack, I wonder what camera he shoots with,” writes another., the gunman laid in wait for the executive before opening fire and fleeing into Central Park on a Citi Bike.
He had been inside a Starbucks prior to the attack around 6:45 a.m. Law enforcement has released surveillance images of him inside the coffee shop. There is surveillance video of the attack showing 50-year-old Brian Thompson being gunned down. He stumbles and turns toward his assailant whose pistol jammed during the assault.that the words “delay” and “despose” were found inscribed on some of the shell casings. These could indicate a motive.The UnitedHealth Group says it is “deeply saddened and shocked” by Thompson’s death. “Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him,” the company says in a statement.
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