NYPD finds bag possibly belonging to UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s killer in Central Park

NYPD investigators found a backpack in Central Park that could be the one ditched by the assassin who gunned down United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, cops and sources said.

The bag was recovered by police south of the carousel near Ramsey playground and matches the description of the gray backpack worn by the shooter, sources said.


A map of Central Park showing the approximate location the bag was discovered.
The gray bag was found in Central Park.

The bag worn by Thompson’s killer was described by NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny as “very distinctive,” in a Friday press briefing.


Undated photo of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, released by UnitedHealth Group
Brian Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. UnitedHealth Group/AFP via Getty Images

“It is huge and gray” Kenny added.

Investigators did not open the bag and sent it straight to the lab for testing, police sources told The Post.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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