Crime
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killer’s backpack found in Central Park
NYPD investigators have recovered a backpack in Central Park that may have belonged to the suspect who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier this week.
The discovery was made in the area south of the Central Park carousel, near the Ramsey Playground, according to law enforcement sources.
The backpack, described as โvery distinctive,โ matches the gray bag seen on the suspect during the shooting. NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny emphasized its unique features during a press briefing on Friday.
โIt is huge and gray,โ Kenny stated, noting its potential significance in identifying the gunman.
Police sources indicated that the backpack was not opened at the scene. Instead, it was secured and sent directly to the lab for forensic analysis.
Investigators are hopeful that the contents of the bag may provide critical evidence in the ongoing investigation, such as physical traces or materials that could link the suspect to the crime.
Authorities are continuing to piece together the events surrounding the targeted shooting of Thompson, which occurred outside the New York Hilton Midtown earlier this week. The gunman, who fled the scene, remains at large.
Police are urging anyone with additional information about the backpack or the suspect to contact law enforcement immediately.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.