Surprising Items Found in the Alleged Backpack of United Healthcare CEO Shooter

The NYPD has just released details of what they found inside a backpack that is believed to have belonged to the suspect who shot and killed United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

The backpack was discovered in a pond in Central Park, and police initially hoped to find the shooter’s gun.

What they found instead was stacks of Monopoly money (from the board game) and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket.

Here’s what we know:

NEW: Monopoly money discovered in the backpack found in Central Park believed to belong to the person who executed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

No identification of the suspect has been made however officials say they are getting closer.

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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 8, 2024

MSNBC reports that the backpack found in Central Park, believed to be from the United Healthcare CEO killer, did not contain a gun.

Instead, they found Monopoly money and a jacket. pic.twitter.com/F1RFptWhZ1

— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 8, 2024

ABC News reported:

The backpack recovered by the NYPD that allegedly belonged to the suspect wanted in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, only had two items inside: a Tommy Hilfiger jacket and Monopoly money, sources with knowledge of the ongoing investigation told ABC News Saturday.

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The NYPD believes it is making good progress toward identifying the suspect but, as of Saturday evening, no identification has been made, sources told ABC News.

Investigators continued to comb through the city for evidence and clues for a fourth day to try and catch the unidentified fugitive. That included the use of police divers.

Officers searched a pond near Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, not too far from where the suspect’s backpack was found Friday night.

Police have not yet recovered the distinctive gun used in the shooting. It is unclear if officers recovered any evidence from the water.

The New York Post added:

He may also need a get out of jail free card.

Police discovered monopoly money in a backpack they believe belonged to the masked assassin who gunned down UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown, law enforcement sources told the Post.

The colorful play money was found by NYPD detectives inside of a gray backpack hidden in the brush in Central Park on Friday that may be the one the gunman ditched after the shooting, sources said.

The backpack, similar to the one the shooter wore in the caught-on-camera killing, was recovered south of the carousel near Heckscher playground.

In addition to the board game cash, a jacket was also found inside, sources said.

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