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Gunman In Unitedhealthcare CEO Murder May Have Used Veterinary Gun

A New York police officer stands on 54th Street outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan where Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot

Following the tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, investigators are exploring the theory that the perpetrator may have used a veterinary gun in the attack. Joseph Kenny, Chief of Detectives at the New York Police Department, revealed to The New York Times that the gunman could have utilized a larger firearm typically employed on farms and ranches.

Kenny explained that veterinary guns are designed to euthanize animals in a quiet manner, minimizing noise and disturbance. These guns are commonly used in agricultural settings to humanely put down animals when necessary.

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