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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Liddell

Backpack company faces backlash for identifying bag used by UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter

The CEO of a backpack manufacturer is facing backlash following reports that he tipped authorities off to the bag used by the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

Peak Design founder and boss Peter Dering told The New York Times on December 5 that he had contacted police as soon as he saw surveillance footage of the backpack worn by the masked killer and recognized it as one of his company’s.

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