UPDATE: NYC Mayor Claims They Know Suspect in CEO Shooting Case

Mayor Eric Adams confirmed Saturday that authorities have identified the shooter responsible for killing UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson.

But they don’t want to mention the suspect’s name to avoid tipping their hand.

Makes sense.

Since the video of the murder went viral, it has captured the attention of the nation.

Was it the murderer an assassin, trying to keep Thompson’s lips shut?

Was Thompson about to reveal something?

Was it a disgruntled customer who suffered due to a claim being denied?

As the hunt continues, Mayor Adams assured reporters that every step is being taken to prevent giving the suspect an advantage.

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— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) December 8, 2024

The Gateway Pundit reports:

New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicated to reporters Saturday that the UnitedHealth CEO’s shooter has been identified after a days-long ongoing manhunt.

However, he declined to say whether or not they have the suspect’s name, stating that he doesn’t want to tip off “the person we are seeking.”

“We do not want to give him an upper hand at all,” Adams said.

The Gateway Pundit reported on Wednesday morning that Brian Thompson was murdered outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. He arrived before 7 am for a conference when he was shot at multiple times by a masked man who police say was waiting for him to arrive.

Surveillance footage shows a masked gunman waiting for Thompson before approaching and firing multiple shots at close range.

Detectives investigating the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson uncovered a potential motive: shell casings at the crime scene were inscribed with words, The Gateway Pundit reported on Thursday. The inscribed shell casings—three live 9mm rounds and three discharged casings—bearing the words “Deny,” “Defend,” and “Depose”—were found among the evidence collected at the scene, indicating the killer was possibly a disgruntled client.

Thompson’s wife, Paulette, further disclosed that the family had received threats prior to the incident, possibly related to disputes over insurance coverage.

Exclusive footage obtained by NewsNation shows the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson entering Central Park from the bike lane on 6th Avenue, just minutes after the shows the fatal shooting. #Banfield

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And in the case of the message on the bullet shells, “Deny,” “Defend,” and “Depose”…

AP News adds:

What does the phrase mean?
“Delay, deny, defend” has become something of a rallying cry for insurance critics. The terms refer to insurers delaying payment on claims, denying claims and defending their actions.

The phrase has been used to describe many types of insurers — auto, property, and health.

“The longer they can delay and deny the claim, the longer they can hold onto their money and they’re not paying it out,” said Lea Keller, managing partner at Lewis and Keller, a North Carolina-based personal-injury law firm.

“Delay, Deny, Defend” is also the title of a 2010 book by Jay Feinman that delves into how insurers handle claims.

“All insurance companies have an incentive to chisel their customers in order to increase profits,” says an excerpt on the book’s website.

How does the phrase relate to UnitedHealthcare?
UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans and brought in more than $281 billion in revenue last year as one of the nation’s largest health insurers. UnitedHealthcare and its rivals have become frequent targets of criticism from doctors, patients and lawmakers in recent years for denying claims or complicating access to care.

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