The internet is thirsting so hard over the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect that he got his own look-a-like competition in New York. And yes, someone won the contest.
Over the last week, the US has gone into a frenzy over the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with many Americans posting memes following the news of his passing.
Thompson, 50, was shot on Wednesday (local time) outside of the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan ahead of the US health insurer’s investor conference. The CEO was taken to hospital but was unable to be saved.
Since then, authorities have been scrambling to find the man who was responsible for the CEO’s death, releasing info about the weapon as well as CCTV Images of a man who they want to question over the incident.
With the internet being the internet, as well as the majority’s lack of empathy for the CEO, folks began to admit their attraction to the alleged gunman.
The NYPD is going to start profiling tall, dark, and handsome men with big noses now that the photo of the suspected gunman is out… if you fit the profile and feel unsafe you can seek refuge in my apartment ❤️
— oomf magazine (@oomfmagazine) December 5, 2024
oh no lol this app is about to fall apart pic.twitter.com/XSf2xCmMvI
— manny (@mannyfidel) December 5, 2024
look detective, we’re ALL looking for a hot 5’ 10” guy with athletic build and strong follow through instincts
— Matt Hunziker 🍉 (@matthunzi) December 5, 2024
— wraith charles (@cookedairforce1) December 5, 2024
ngl i would also take his shot from behind https://t.co/zNxlekNGhV
— Cloudy 🌥️ (estrogen angel) (@oncloud_e) December 5, 2024
Now, it appears that the thirst has reached maximum level, with someone in New York organising a look-a-like competition for the suspect.
Contestants at the UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter lookalike contest in New York. https://t.co/rfQCB5d9Z2
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2024
Surprisingly a man known as “Contestant #6” won the contest. Following his win, the man joked he was the suspect, telling other spectators: “I mean, I am the guy. I just got back from Atlanta.”
Contestant #6 wins UnitedHealthcare CEO assassin lookalike contest in NYC:
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 7, 2024
“I mean, I am the guy. I just got back from Atlanta.” pic.twitter.com/gK829mwbiu
At the time of writing, the alleged shooter is still at large, with the Associated Press reporting that the FBI is offering a USD$50,000 (AUD$78,200) reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
No, the FBI did not host the NYC competition.
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