Bullets fired at UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had words written on them, officials say

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Early details on UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting


Early details on shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO, search for gunman

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Bullets that an unidentified gunman used to shoot and kill UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Wednesday morning had words written on them, CBS News has confirmed. 

The words “deny,” “defend” and “depose” appeared on shell casings recovered from the scene of the shooting in New York City, according to law enforcement officials. The officials said they are examining whether the words relate to a possible motive involving insurance companies and their responses to claims. ABC News first reported this information.

Thompson, 50, was shot multiple times before 7 a.m. ET Wednesday, by a masked gunman who fled the area before police arrived.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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