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Home  /  World  /  The US  /  Brian Thompson shooting: Social media identifies shooter’s backpack as $279 model, sparking new theories

Brian Thompson shooting: Social media identifies shooter’s backpack as $279 model, sparking new theories

by Jake Hoffman
December 6, 2024
in The US, World
Reading Time: 4 mins read
UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson shooting: Mysterious $279 gray backpack emerges as key clue

High-Profile Shooting Sparks Intense Investigation and Social Media Speculation

In a developing story that has gripped New York City, the hunt for the shooter who targeted UnitedHealth Care CEO Brian Thompson continues to intensify, with a peculiar detail emerging that could potentially break the case wide open: a distinctive $279 Peak Design gray backpack.

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The backpack theory: A potential breakthrough?

Investigators and online sleuths are now focusing on a unique piece of evidence: a gray backpack reportedly carried by the suspect. Social media theorists suggest this isn’t just any ordinary bag, but a specific Peak Design model priced at $279—a detail that could prove crucial in identifying the shooter.

“The shooter was pictured around 3-4 days ago in a black backpack checking into his hostel,” investigators note. The current theory proposes that the suspect strategically switched backpacks, potentially to throw off law enforcement.

Adding intrigue, social media sleuths have identified the gray backpack as likely being a Peak Design model priced at $279. Given its high cost and niche market, many believe that not many would be sold in that price range for a backpack, and it could become a vital clue for the NYPD to trace the shooter down.

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That's for sure a Peak Design backpack. Expensive.

And the ash color only comes in one size. https://t.co/l3SiIaft2z pic.twitter.com/ThfSKUbvg7

— Mike Morrison 🦬 (@MikeKMorrison) December 4, 2024

Peter Dering, founder and CEO of Peak Design, revealed that he contacted the NYPD tip line on Wednesday after being flooded with messages showing the suspect carrying a distinctive backpack.

“This is insane,” Dering remarked during a Thursday interview. “Every aspect of this is so insane.”

He explained that the specific bag identified from the image has been out of production since 2019. While it’s possible the bag was resold as a used item.

Dering concluded that the bag was most likely purchased between 2016 and 2019.

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NYPD’s methodical investigation yields critical evidence

The New York Police Department has made significant strides in the investigation, recovering key pieces of evidence that could help solve the case. Surveillance footage has captured the suspect’s movements, including a chilling sequence showing them purchasing items at a nearby Starbucks before and after the shooting.

New pictures show UnitedHealthcare CEO killer in Starbucks before shooting #UnitedHealthcare pic.twitter.com/hPqFwyVJj1

— BreezyScroll (@BreezyScroll) December 5, 2024

Evidence recovered at the scene

Authorities have collected critical forensic evidence, including:

  • A phone and water bottle believed to belong to the suspect
  • Shell casings with cryptic inscriptions reading “delay,” “deny,” and “depose”
  • Multiple surveillance video recordings

The NYPD has released photos of a person of interest and is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the suspect’s capture. The unique backpack, with its specific design and relatively high price point, could be the breakthrough investigators have been seeking.

The shooting of Brian Thompson, a top executive at UnitedHealth Care, has sent shockwaves through the corporate and law enforcement communities. The methodical approach of the suspect, evidenced by strategic movements and potential efforts to mislead investigators, suggests a carefully planned operation.

As the investigation continues, the $279 Peak Design backpack has emerged as more than just a piece of luggage—it could be the key to unraveling this high-profile case.

The NYPD urges anyone with information to come forward immediately.

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