NYPD gunshot detectors are failing to solve gun crimes
- NYPD has recovered a backpack believed to belong to the suspect in Central Park, lacking the weapon used in the crime.
- Police divers have searched the Central Park lake for the gun after the Central Park search revealed new evidence.
- The investigation continues with a reward from the FBI as the manhunt for the suspect remains ongoing.
In the United States, a significant crime occurred on December 4, 2024, when UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in New York City. The primary focus of law enforcement has been a manhunt for the unidentified gunman, whose actions have caused widespread concern and confusion within the community. The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has released images of a person of interest caught on surveillance cameras just before and after the attack. These images have been pivotal in the ongoing investigation, capturing the suspect entering various locations right after the incident. Police believe the suspect may have fled the city soon after the crime, utilizing public transport to make his escape. This notion was reinforced when law enforcement recovered a backpack containing personal items belonging to the suspect from Central Park, further indicating the potential route he may have taken after the murder.