New clues in search for insurance CEO shooter
Police are entering the third day of their search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday outside a New York City hotel. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver has the latest.
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Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO had words written on them
"Delay," "deny" and possibly "depose" were written on shell casings and bullets recovered at the scene of the shooting that killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
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Search intensifies for gunman who killed CEO
Police have released photos showing the face of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Investigators are now also confirming that bullet casings found at the scene had words written on them, including "deny" and "delay." Meg Oliver has the latest.
After shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, here's what we know
Details are emerging after a gunman shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside of a Manhattan hotel. Here's what we know.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting search continues
New York City police continued searching Thursday for the man who shot and killed the CEO of UnitedHealthcare Wednesday morning in the middle of Manhattan. CBS News coordinating producer for crime and public safety Anna Schecter has the latest details.
UnitedHealthcare CEO killing: Details on gun
Newly released surveillance photos show the person police say is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare's CEO in New York City. CBS News crime and public safety senior coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest.
Possible motives in insurance CEO's murder
Shell casings found at the scene of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's murder had the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" written on them. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more on those messages and how they likely speak to the motive in the case.
NYPD: Image of person of interest in shooting
The NYPD has released new photographs that they say show an unmasked person of interest related to Wednesday morning's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest.
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Messages on shell casings in CEO shooting
The words "deny," "defend" and "depose were written on shell casings recovered from the scene of the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Police are still searching for the gunman who opened fire on Thompson Wednesday morning outside a New York City hotel. Anna Schecter, senior coordinating producer for the CBS News Crime and Public Safety Unit, has the latest.
NYPD search for UnitedHealthcare gunman
Police are still searching for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday outside a New York City hotel. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has the latest on the manhunt.
Hunt for UnitedHealthcare gunman continues
Police are still searching for the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday in what authorities say appeared to have been a targeted attack. Anna Schecter, CBS News Crime and Safety Unit senior coordinating producer, has the latest on what we know.
American man likely killed by kidnappers in Philippines, police say
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2 students wounded in California school shooting
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UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting investigation
New York City police continued searching for the person who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning in Manhattan. CBS News law enforcement contributor and former NYPD deputy commissioner Richard Esposito has more on the investigation.
Search for gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel Wednesday in what authorities are calling a "targeted attack." CBS News has learned the gunman, who remains at large, went to Starbucks shortly before the shooting and may have left behind crucial evidence. Meg Oliver has the latest.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting update
Warning, some images and information could be disturbing. UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City on Wednesday, in what police are calling a targetted attack. CBS News' Meg Oliver and Anna Schecter have more on the suspect and the investigation.
No motive yet in CEO shooting
More details are emerging about the suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but a motive is not yet clear. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman provides more analysis on the investigation. Plus, more on Daniel Penny's trial in New York City for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead
There's a manhunt underway for the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel, officials say. Felipe Rodriguez, a former detective with the New York City Police Department, joins CBS News with his take on the crime, and CBS News' Anna Schecter breaks down what's known so far.
NYPD update on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
The NYPD spoke with reporters Wednesday about their ongoing efforts to find the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson earlier in the day outside a New York City hotel.
Early details on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed Wednesday morning when a gunman shot him in the chest outside a New York City hotel. Police sources say it appears to have been a targeted attack. CBS News Crime and Safety unit coordinating producer Anna Schecter has the latest on what we know.
Chicago man charged in fatal shooting of Oak Park detective
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Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
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Brown University students recall barricading on campus: "Felt dystopian"
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Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
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Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC
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Trump designates illicit fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction
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Hong Kong activist Lai's daughter says she's "grieving" sedition conviction
Hours after Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy newspaper owner in Hong Kong, was found guilty on sedition charges, his daughter told reporters she hopes international pressure can spare her father.
Woman says dad died a hero throwing bricks at Bondi Beach attacker
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Anthony Geary, "General Hospital" star, dies at age 78
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