Newly obtained video shows the moment UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed at close range in midtown Manhattan Wednesday morning, outside the Hilton Hotel.
In the chilling video obtained by Fox News Digital, Thompson is seen walking down a New York City sidewalk when a masked man wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and a backpack walks up behind him and raises a handgun with glove-covered hands.
The culprit fires off several shots. At one point, the gun appears to jam. The assailant then appears to smack the gun on the side while walking toward the victim, who is attempting to get away.
As he gets closer to Thompson, the man appears to continue to struggle with the pistol, possibly firing off one more round at the victim who appears to be struggling to move.
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A terrorized pedestrian is seen fleeing as the shooting happens just feet away.
The culprit then walked between two vehicles, got onto a bike then disappeared into Central Park, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
It was previously reported that the suspect used a Citibike – which can be tracked – but the NYPD has clarified that the incident did not involve that type of bike.
The suspect remains at large. The NYPD released new images of the suspect Wednesday afternoon.
The NYPD also released surveillance footage of the alleged suspect making a stop at a Starbucks.
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The suspect waited at a nearby corner all night until the executive walked by, according to a witness.
The witness told reporters he heard three shots as he was parking a car in the area.
“I heard three shots, yeah, and then when I looked, there’s a man down,” the witness said, adding that the shooter then crossed the street and ran. “He’s a white male all in black, with a backpack.
“The guy was here, in the corner, the whole night,” the witness noted.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
“Earlier today I was briefed by the Superintendent of the New York State Police on the horrific and targeted shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan,” Hochul said. “I directed the State Police to provide NYPD with any necessary assistance with the investigation to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers. Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Thompson and we are committed to ensuring the perpetrator is brought to justice.”
New York City Crimestoppers is offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told Fox News Digital that she and her family are “shattered” over Brian’s death.
“Brian was an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives,” she said. “Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed. We appreciate your well wishes and request complete privacy as our family moves through this difficult time.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website by visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.com.
Fox News Digital’s Christina Coulter contributed to this report.
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