Live updates: Backpack found as NY health boss shooting suspect search expands to Georgia - BBC News

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A person of interest in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson may have left New York on a bus headed for Atlanta, a person familiar with the matter tells CBS News, the BBC's US partner
The health boss was fatally shot in a "brazen, targeted attack" at 06:45 EST (11:45 GMT) on Wednesday, outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan
The search for the unnamed individual has now become multi-state, with Atlanta police working with authorities in New York
Police have found what they believe is the suspect's backpack in New York's Central Park, and have sent the bag for forensic testing, CBS reports citing police
Police say the suspect caught a bus to New York days before the shooting, and later used a fake ID to check into a hostel on the Upper West Side

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Who is Brian Thompson?published at 15:49 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December
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Thompson is the lead of UnitedHealthcare, the largest private insurer in the US.
Thompson was named chief executive of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021. He earned $10.2m (£8m) working for the company last year.
The 50-year-old started at the health insurance provider in 2004, and has held multiple leadership roles, including CEO of the company’s government programs division.
He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, according to his LinkedIn profile.
UnitedHealthcare chief executive shot and killedpublished at 15:48 Greenwich Mean Time 4 December
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UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson was shot in the chest just before 7:00 EST outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, police say.
The 50-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Thompson was there for the company's investor day.
Police say a suspect was waiting for Thompson outside and fled the scene wearing a ski mask, he is still at large. Police say it appeared to be a targeted attack.
Police are scheduled to hold a news conference at 11:30 EST (16:30 GMT) to provide more information.
Stick with us, we'll bring you more info as we get it.
In the meantime, you can read more about the incident here.