Police fatally shoot Greyhound bus passenger armed with a knife on Atlanta freeway

In the United States, the search for the assassin of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has entered its fourth day following his assassination on the sidewalk outside the New York Hilton. The targeted attack occurred on Wednesday morning, raising concerns and drawing significant media attention. Police have stated they are closing in on the suspect, as sources provide details about evidence collected from the crime scene, including a backpack and a burner phone found near Central Park, which appeared to belong to the suspect. The burner phone has yielded crucial information regarding the perpetrator's travel history, which included a Greyhound bus journey from Atlanta, Georgia to New York City. It is believed that the suspect fled back to Atlanta shortly after the shooting. Authorities have released security camera images of a suspect who was seen wearing a hooded jacket and riding an e-bike, but their identity is still unknown. The investigation has revealed other significant details, such as concerning phrases found on shell casings at the scene. These words, including 'deny,' 'depose,' and 'defend,' suggest a deeper motive linking the assassination to the insurance industry, potentially referencing the book 'Delay, Deny, Defend.' This raises speculation about whether the motive was professional or personal in nature, given that Thompson was specifically targeted. Meanwhile, the FBI has offered a reward of up to $50,000 for any information that may lead to the suspect's arrest, which comes in tandem with the NYPD Crime Stoppers offering a $10,000 reward. Law enforcement officials continue to pursue leads in hopes of resolving this high-profile case. In a separate incident in Atlanta, a knife-wielding Greyhound bus passenger, Robert McVay, was shot dead by police after he ran onto the freeway. The bus had stopped because another passenger had been stabbed, and while police attempted to subdue McVay, he had ignored their commands and instead approached officers aggressively. Tragically, he was pronounced dead shortly thereafter, reeling from the consequences of a chaotic confrontation with law enforcement.