50 Cent is skeptical about the $10,000 reward the NYPD placed to help capture the gunman who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The shooting took place on December 4 just outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan, where Thompson was preparing to attend a high-profile investor meeting.
50 Cent has since posted the flyer to his Instagram page, which the NYPD uses to announce the reward, and wondered if the money would be an incentive for receiving helpful details.
“Only 10K,” he said in the post [eyes emoji] for information leading to John Wick’s capture. Damn it, man! @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi.”
The city is on high alert as police are still searching for the suspect, who has been unofficially dubbed “John Wick” on social media sites.
The NYPD also released surveillance photos of a man wanted for questioning in connection with the murder.
Thompson, 50, was attacked by a masked gunman who rode away from the crime scene on a bicycle shortly after the shooting.
Previous video taken at a Starbucks down the street showed the suspect wearing a mask and carrying a backpack.
The post’s comments section had similar opinions, with Bay Area rapper Guapdad 4000 writing, “They want you to snitch on a killer? Hahahahaha.”
In a statement released by Thompson’s family, the family said they were saddened by his death.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shot dead in targeted attack after facing threats about insurance denials
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In a statement, they described Brian as a loving father and a generous man, adding: “We are heartbroken to learn of the senseless murder of our beloved Brian.”
They ask for privacy as they go through this difficult time.
Hostelling International USA operates the motel where the suspect was last seen; a representative confirmed the organization is working with the NYPD but could not comment further on the ongoing investigation.
Officials are urging anyone with information regarding this case to come forward so Thompson and his family can receive some form of justice.
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