Ex-FBI agent says UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter ‘trained for his mission’
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former FBI agent said it is “clear” that the shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson “trained for his mission” and that the suspect carried out the execution “calmly.” Former special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said she analyzed the surveillance footage of the UnitedHealthcare CEO “over and over” to reach her conclusion, which she shared on her YouTube show Break The Case with Jen Coffindaffer FBI on Thursday. “This person definitely knew this gun, knew it would malfunction and he trained for his mission,” Coffindaffer said of the suspect. open image in gallery Former special agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said she believes the suspect ‘trained for his mission’ But Coffindaffer, who specialized in gangs, narcotics and organized crime for 28 years at the FBI, said she does not believe the suspect is a professional marksman. open image in gallery Investigators obtained surveillance photos of the alleged suspect’s unmasked face amid a citywide manhunt for Brian Thompson’s killer According to police sources, the three words “deny,” “depose,” and “defend” were carved into the live rounds and shell casings found outside the Hilton Hotel.