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The bullets used in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson had text written on them: 'Deny,' 'defend' and 'depose'

Authorities have released two images of the murder suspect and revealed that the man used a fake ID to book a room at a hostel in Manhattan's Upper West Side prior to committing the crime.

Image of the Suspect in the Brian Thompson MurderNew York City Police Department

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The bullets with which UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was killed had the words "deny," "defend" and "depose" written on them. This was assured by a law enforcement official who spoke to the Associated Press.

"The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity ... The words on the ammunition may have been a reference to strategies insurance companies allegedly use to try to avoid paying claims," the news outlet reviewed.

Authorities explained that investigators recovered several 9-millimeter bullet casings from outside the hotel and a cell phone from the alley where the shooter fled.

On Thursday, two images were made public showing the suspect with his face uncovered.

The photos, obtained from closed-circuit surveillance systems, depict the alleged killer smiling broadly. In the images, he is seen wearing the same clothing as the shooter spotted outside the Midtown hotel: a black mask hanging around his neck, a dark hoodie, and a gray backpack.

According to authorities, the suspect used a fake New Jersey ID to secure a room at an Upper West Side hostel, where he reportedly stayed before carrying out the crime. A senior official also stated that the suspect had been in New York City for approximately 10 days before killing Thompson.

For now, authorities continue their search as the suspect remains at large.

UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson died Wednesday morning after being shot several times in Manhattan in front of the Hilton Hotel.

According to early reports, police believe it was a targeted attack.

Thompson was in front of the hotel around 6:45 a.m. to attend a conference. A masked man who had reportedly been waiting for him to arrive shot him several times and fled down Sixth Avenue on a bicycle.

According to Pix 11, UnitedHealth Group was holding a conference with investors at the hotel when its CEO, Andrew Witty, interrupted it and spoke of a "very serious medical situation."

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