CEO of UHG Shot and Killed in NYC - WTF is wrong with you New York

[Bullneck 19,511]

14 hours ago, Ted Lange said:

Can we please get back to Mexican bus talk.  

I rode Fleche Amarillo myself. Many a time. 

I'll bet Canecutter has, as well.

8 minutes ago, Hornius Emeritus said:

How do you know?

Did you not notice who you were arguing with?

8 hours ago, Brisketexan said:

Read my post. The question is the words that are followed by a question mark- hell, its in all caps—you fucking troll.

 

 

 

Edited December 9 by Bullneck

[Brian Fantana 6,862]

32 minutes ago, Bullneck said:

Did you not notice who you were arguing with?

Right lol, the most frequent confidently wrong person on Surly

[Nivek 17,405]

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/09/20/gunman-kills-lawyer-himself/

I remember this story. The lawyers went on tv crying about it being over lawyer jokes. Not their actions or a natural consequence.

https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/09/22/frustration-pain-fueled-gun-assault-on-law-firm/

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UHC used to only cover colonoscopies for those over 50, while others were at 40 with mitigating circumstances and 45 without (IIRC).

Right lol, the most frequent confidently wrong person on Surly

I resemble that.

[Bullneck 19,511]

15 minutes ago, Brian Fantana said:

Right lol, the most frequent confidently wrong person on Surly

Good luck in life

[achooloco 1,086]

2 hours ago, 0xdeadbeef said:

Assuming they were tracking the correct person leaving the park, he was probably out of NYC by 9am.  There are so many cameras in Manhattan I have no doubt that they will eventually trace his movements to the specific bus. 

  

Assuming they tracked correctly from the park, I’d have guessed they would have found the backpack sooner. But sure, once at port authority I’d wager they completely lost him. Someone this prepared knows that area and specifically inside the bus station there are tons and tons of cameras. Only thing he has going for him would be that there are thousands of people as well. Get to port authority, dip into a bathroom or some scouted blind spot to quickly change, wait for a big crowd of people, then slip back into manhattan and calmly disappear to wherever is safe.

2 hours ago, Bevo said:

It seems to me that they have too good of a photo for him to be able to get away. Plus with DNA evidence and probably figuring out what state he is from (Georgia), I think they will catch him soon.

Georgia is only where he came from not necessarily where he is from.

But Adam’s claims they have a name but who knows if that’s just bluster. He is a terrible mayor and cares much more about style than substance. 

Edited December 9 by achooloco

['stache 22,131]

I don’t condone it but I ain’t mad about it, sounds like the majority opinion.

[Bevo 13,870]

24 minutes ago, 'stache said:

I don’t condone it but I ain’t mad about it, sounds like the majority opinion.

 

Wouldn't that be true of any rich person - Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Kanye West, CEO of Exxon...? It seems like a lot of people in general don't have much sympathy for the ultra-rich.

[Jkwellborn 7,030]

The shooter had neither of those things that would fool absolutely nobody. And damn, making masks illegal would sure suck for hospitals and people in cold climates. Oh well I guess. 

Just think, just a few short years ago, people with being accosted for not wearing a mask, regardless of how effective it may or may not have been.

[Parliament 14,593]

11 hours ago, 0xdeadbeef said:

 Time will tell if he was sloppy or he knew what he was doing and left them nothing to go on.   

  

He went back to the hostel for that girl’s number.  Bam.  Undefeated 

[Beau Vine 55,859]

1 hour ago, Bevo said:

 

Wouldn't that be true of any rich person - Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Kanye West, CEO of Exxon...? It seems like a lot of people in general don't have much sympathy for the ultra-rich.

Not the same -- if someone murdered Jerry Jones, I'd condone it.  If Dak was the murderer, I'd fucking celebrate.

[Captain Ron 13,128]

1 hour ago, Bevo said:

 

Wouldn't that be true of any rich person - Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Kanye West, CEO of Exxon...? It seems like a lot of people in general don't have much sympathy for the ultra-rich.

 

I might disagree. You picked some people that really are the worst of the worst. If Warren Buffet or Bill Gates had similar happen, I think there would be a good deal of sympathy for them. I won't deny, we're talking a very small sliver of the ultra-rich, but there are a few.

[MAUFRAIS 6,739]

Those guys are pedos

['stache 22,131]

2 hours ago, Bevo said:

 

Wouldn't that be true of any rich person - Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Kanye West, CEO of Exxon...? It seems like a lot of people in general don't have much sympathy for the ultra-rich.

I'm not sure if you're a history buff or not, but . . . 

Either way, a healthcare insurance exec is a bit more of a lightening rod because that industry is directly responsible for millions of preventable deaths.

[RDCanecutter 26,871]

11 hours ago, Bullneck said:

I rode Fleche Amarillo myself. Many a time. 

I'll bet Canecutter has, as well.

I remember seeing it. May have ridden that. My usual method was to walk up to the counter and take whatever was heading out next.

[RDCanecutter 26,871]

2 hours ago, Bevo said:

 

Wouldn't that be true of any rich person - Elon Musk, Jerry Jones, Kanye West, CEO of Exxon...? It seems like a lot of people in general don't have much sympathy for the ultra-rich.

It'd be a shame for Kanye because he's got talent and may be redeemable.

[Hagbard Celine 11,215]

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

[Anastasis 23,716]

They're checking ID's at Mickey D's now?

[RDCanecutter 26,871]

1 minute ago, Hagbard Celine said:

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

Welp. Was always 99% likely to end like this.

[OneOfTheOutOfFocusGuys 2,153]

well damn.

[Hagbard Celine 11,215]

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/ceo-killing-man-questioned-pennsylvania-suspect-gun-unitedhealthcare-brian-thompson-updates/6053340/

[Captain Ron 13,128]

9 minutes ago, Hagbard Celine said:

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

 

Hoodie of non-determined color.

Backpack of non-determined color.

 

EDIT ...

LOL - the only thing I left off was "mask of non-determined color"

 

Edited December 9 by Captain Ron

[Incredulity 11,874]

10 minutes ago, Anastasis said:

They're checking ID's at Mickey D's now?

the McRib is back

[Brisketexan 106,874]

23 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

Not the same -- if someone murdered Jerry Jones, I'd condone it.  If Dak was the murderer, I'd fucking celebrate.

No worries.  If Dak sent something down range, odds are 99% he'd miss.

[Beau Vine 55,859]

7 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

No worries.  If Dak sent something down range, odds are 99% he'd miss.

I hate you when you're right.

[Bullneck 19,511]

20 minutes ago, Hagbard Celine said:

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

If I'm on the jury he walks.

[Samson's Wig 3,230]

The pack found in Central Park looks like a Peak Design backpack.  Dude could have paid for platinum tier coverage instead of buying that backpack. 

[Pato del Muerto 53,450]

I’ve never been asked for ID at a McDonald’s before

 

he can spend his time in stir writing a play about the experience. He can call it Altoona Christmas. 

Edited December 9 by Pato del Muerto

[ChickenSandwich 9,950]

 

9 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

I’ve never been asked for ID at a McDonald’s before

 

he can spend his time in stir writing a play about the experience. He can call it Altoona Christmas. 

The man was travelling on a Greyhound bus. He walked into a McDonald's where a witness recognized him from the images police had circulated, sources said. Altoona police were called and they came to get him.

 

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer update: Person questioned after being stopped at McDonald's in Altoona, PA - ABC7 New York

[SeattleHorn 160]

He didn't ditch the gun? You can throw out any idea that he's a professional.

[DixonHur 11,959]

2 minutes ago, ChickenSandwich said:

 

The man was travelling on a Greyhound bus. He walked into a McDonald's where a witness recognized him from the images police had circulated, sources said. Altoona police were called and they came to get him.

 

UnitedHealthcare CEO killer update: Person questioned after being stopped at McDonald's in Altoona, PA - ABC7 New York

[Tailgate 3,059]

3 minutes ago, SeattleHorn said:

He didn't ditch the gun? You can throw out any idea that he's a professional.

That is odd…and still had the fake id also. I was leaning towards this being a hired gun.

[Pato del Muerto 53,450]

Just now, Tailgate said:

That is odd…and still had the fake id also. I was leaning towards this being a hired gun.

And being out in public (bus, fast food) when he knows his face has been put out there. 

[boilerhorn 1,621]

Perhaps he did not care if he got caught.  If the reports of a manifesto are true, then he likely wants his message shared more broadly.

[DDD Dad 14,643]

34 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:

No worries.  If Dak sent something down range, odds are 99% he'd miss.

 

27 minutes ago, Beau Vine said:

I hate you when you're right.

[DixonHur 11,959]

1 minute ago, boilerhorn said:

Perhaps he did not care if he got caught.  If the reports of a manifesto are true, then he likely wants his message shared more broadly.

[Tailgate 3,059]

Don’t go to McDonald’s if your running from the cops.

“The McDonald’s arrest in Altoona echoed the arrest of Frank R. James, who in 2022 set off smoke grenades inside a crowded subway car in Brooklyn and opened fire, injuring 10 people, and was also arrested at a McDonald's. After a 31-hour manhunt, James was caught when someone recognized him at one of the chain's outposts in Manhattan, mere miles from the crime scene.”

[Royalfan5 2,384]

2 minutes ago, boilerhorn said:

Perhaps he did not care if he got caught.  If the reports of a manifesto are true, then he likely wants his message shared more broadly.

Going on a run for a bit builds your folk hero status for manifesto publication a bit more, and embarrasses the cops.  

[ConferenceRoom 6,214]

I'm laughing at the notion of cops possessing shame. 

[Incredulity 11,874]

Yeah, only being in Altoona after this many days doesn't seem to indicate a burning desire to get away with it.

[Gatorubet 30,710]

19 hours ago, ClubWhatever said:

Fuck that.  And fuck that murderer.  I hope he is caught, convicted, and sentenced to a million years.

Why?

[956 Worldwide 35,589]

1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

How do you fuck up a McDonald’s transaction so badly that you get asked for an ID? 

[C-Man 27,777]

Just now, 956 Worldwide said:

How do you fuck up a McDonald’s transaction so badly that you get asked for an ID? 

The NY Post is most likely wrong. CNN.com story says a McDonald's employee thought he looked like the shooter's pictures that have been flying all over and called the cops. They questioned him, found a similar gun, fake IDs, etc. If that's correct, the guy is a dumbass and they've caught him.

[SimonBolivar 11,062]

Just now, C-Man said:

The NY Post is most likely wrong.

Shocking

[Surly Bevo 25,717]

the guy is a dumbass and they've caught him.

Choosing to be at 1 McDonalds and 2 in Altoona, PA is enough for me to draw this conclusion.

[Armybrat 41,388]

13 hours ago, Bullneck said:

I rode Fleche Amarillo myself. Many a time. 

I'll bet Canecutter has as well.

 

 

I rode the Chicken Bus from Monterrey to Nuevo Laredo a couple of times in the early 1960s.

[Covri 6,368]

Should’ve gone to Burger King, the one employee working there ain’t got time to watch the news, or learn to read, and wouldn’t recognize even the Burger King if he walked in. 

[NorthLoop 14,461]

Didn't have a McDonald's employee being the snitch that brings this guy down on my bingo card. I guess Lyle had to move on when Los Pollos Hermanos shut down. 

[scottsins 2,046]

That is odd…and still had the fake id also. I was leaning towards this being a hired gun.

I wasn’t because I wouldn’t think an actual professional would choose to shoot from 10+ feet away.

[tx 3 putt 78,668]

1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

https://nypost.com/2024/12/09/us-news/person-of-interest-nabbed-in-fatal-shooting-of-unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-outside-nyc-hotel/

A person of interest was nabbed Monday in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson — busted possibly trying to use a fake ID in a McDonald’s, law-enforcement sources said.

The man — who sources said is being eyed for the coldblooded, targeted execution in front of a Manhattan hotel last week — allegedly had a manifesto on him when he was taken into custody by cops in Altoona, Pa.

He also had a gun, silencer, four fake IDs and other items “consistent” with what authorities were looking for in the case, sources said.

 

who doesn’t use the app ????

[Beau Vine 55,859]

5 minutes ago, Covri said:

Should’ve gone to Burger King, the one employee working there ain’t got time to watch the news, or learn to read, and wouldn’t recognize even the Burger King if he walked in. 

Now do Popeye's.