Authorities Say a Veterinary Gun May Have Been Used by Unitedhealthcare CEO Murder Suspect

According to police, the man who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan may have used a unique weapon more frequently found on farms. Police investigators are investigating the likelihood that the shooter used a veterinarian gun, a bigger firearm frequently found on ranches and farms, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters Friday. Because “if an animal has to get put down, the animal can be shot without” the pistol making a big noise, Kenny claims that this larger, specialized firearm is used for animals. Read More: UnitedHealthcare CEO Killer: Suspect Caught on CCTV Flirting According to the NYPD, a backpack discovered in Central Park is being looked at as potentially being the suspect’s. It looks like the backpack is a Peak Designs Everyday Backpack. According to police, they have video of the suspect riding a bike from the shooting scene to Central Park, then exiting the park and hailing a cab to a Port Authority bus terminal. Police think he may have gone out of state after boarding a bus and leaving New York City completely. According to earlier reports from the NYPD, the suspect entered a hostel using a phony ID after traveling from...