What we know about fatal shooting of health executive Brian Thompson

Police are still working to determine a motive in the killing as the hunt for the gunman expands beyond New York City.

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UnitedHealthcare boss Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in the back on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

Police say Thompson was targeted in a pre-planned killing, for which they do not yet have a motive.

Investigators are using surveillance photos, bullet casings with cryptic messages written on them, and the suspect's movements to track him down. They are also working with the FBI and authorities in other states as the search expands beyond New York.

Here's what we know about the suspect and the investigation.

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