News · moment 7 of 22
CBS News Footage of the Thompson Shooting
from CEO Assassinations & Christmas In New York | The Tim Dillon Show #420 · #420
2 min
News
A CBS News segment plays detailing the investigation into the shooting of Brian Thompson, including the shell casing messages, the Starbucks visit, and forensic evidence.
- Shell casings found at the scene had "deny," "defend," and "depose" written on them, suggesting a motive linked to insurance companies.
- Surveillance video captures the masked gunman shooting CEO Brian Thompson in the back and leg, then jogging calmly across the street in plain view.
- Police uncovered rantings directed at United Healthcare but found no specific threats against Thompson's personal safety.
- Investigators concluded the attack was premeditated and pre-planned, with the suspect appearing to wait specifically for his intended target.
- The gunman showed signs of being thoughtful and prepared, staking out the scene and shooting from behind, though execution wasn't flawless.
- Surveillance footage from a nearby Starbucks minutes before the shooting may have captured enough of the suspect's face for facial recognition analysis.
- Forensic tests are being conducted on a water bottle and candy wrapper found at the Starbucks believed to have been left by the suspect.