Search for man who shot CEO in New York continues | BBC News

The search for a man who shot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York is now entering its third day, with police chasing several different leads.

Mr Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in the back on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the search is on the right track as police have released new photos of "a person of interest" with his face uncovered.

Police say Mr Thompson was targeted in a pre-planned killing, for which they do not yet have a motive.

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