Sources told the outlet the man was being interrogated partly because he owns a gun similar to the one used in the Wednesday morning murder in Midtown Manhattan.
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Man in Pennsylvania questioned over CEO’s murder
NBC reports that a man in Pennsylvania has been questioned as part of the investigation into Brian Thompson’s murder.
Man being questioned over CEO’s murder interrogated about his gun, police say
The man being questioned in Altoona, Pennsylvania about the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has a similar gun to the one used in the shooting, according to NBC.
Sources told the outlet it’s too soon to determine whether the interrogation is directly connected to Thompson’s death, but NYPD detectives are headed to the area where he had been detained to assist investigators.
Family holding private funeral for murdered CEO
Brian Thompson’s family is holding a private funeral today for him in Minnesota.
Killer ‘fascinated’ with attention, say experts
FBI profilers say the suspect has likely enjoyed all of the media attention he’s been receiving since evading the NYPD on Wednesday after killing Brian Thompson.
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Brian Thompson murder latest: Police question man in Pennsylvania as hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killer heats up
