Law enforcement sources have disclosed that the suspected gunman who fatally shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson used a fake New Jersey ID to check into a hostel on Manhattan’s Upper West Side before the attack. Investigators revealed that the suspect booked a stay at the HI New York City Hostel at 891 Amsterdam Avenue with the counterfeit ID. Surveillance footage captured the suspect at the hostel hours before the shooting, which took place outside the New York Hilton Midtown in a deliberate, premeditated act.
Authorities began investigating the suspect’s identification after linking him to the hostel. Their findings confirmed that the ID used during the booking was fraudulent. While officials have not provided further details about the ID's origin or specific features, the discovery highlights the suspect’s calculated actions leading up to the targeted killing.
The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify and apprehend the gunman, who remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information about the suspect or the case to come forward. This development underscores the meticulous planning involved in the attack and the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down the perpetrator. The community remains on high alert as the search for the suspect continues, with authorities emphasizing the importance of public cooperation in solving this case.
