The main suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson may have possibly stayed in a hostel, but it looks like he had some money … ’cause he had an expensive backpack with him.
The backpack appears to be an Everyday Backpack from Peak Designs … a bag meant for serious photographers but designed for casual use as well.
According to reports, it’s not a new model of the backpack … with some saying there’s a good chance the bag was purchased between 2016 and 2019.
It’s unclear if the suspect purchased it during that time or secondhand later … but, it’s a very specific kind of backpack he’s picked — and, it could serve as another clue as cops continue their search for him. The bag is seen in security photos of the suspect released by the NYPD.
Why the suspect’s carrying a photography bag — whether they have a photography background or simply wanted a bag with enough room to carry items while keeping a low profile — is still unknown at this time.
As we’ve told you … the killer gunned down Thompson just before 7 AM ET Wednesday — appearing to shoot him multiple times from behind in Manhattan.
Cops have already released photos of the suspect’s face, footage of the suspect fleeing the scene on a bicycle, and they’ve raided the NYC hostel where he was believed to be staying … but, no luck apprehending the unidentified suspect yet.
TMZ.com
We don’t know if the make of backpack will bring the cops any closer to finding this suspect … but, it’s another piece of the complicated puzzle.