New York Mayor Eric Adams said on Saturday that he is optimistic about authorities’ progress in tracking down the assassin who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The suspect still has not been identified by the NYPD, but a backpack police believe the assassin was wearing when he gunned down Thompson was recovered in Central Park on Friday. Adams, a former NYPD officer, said that officials currently do not want to inform the public on whether police know the suspect’s name. “We don’t want to release that now. If we do, we are basically giving a tip to the person we are seeking and we do not want to give him an upper hand at all,” he said. “Let him continue to believe he can hide behind the mask. We revealed his face. We’re going to reveal who he is and we’re going to bring him to justice.” “And the manner in which they were able to follow his footsteps to recover evidence – some of it is known, some of it is unknown – but the net is tightening and we’re going to bring this person to justice,” the mayor added. There has been some confusion on whether police believe a person caught smiling on surveillance in the lobby of a Manhattan hostel is the suspected assassin or just a “person of interest” wanted for questioning. Law enforcement officials initially referred to the person in the photo as the alleged gunman, according to The New York Times, but on Friday, the NYPD was referring to the person in the photo as a “person of interest.” The Daily Wire has reached out to the NYPD, asking for clarification on the description of the person seen in the hostel lobby and on whether authorities believe the person in those photos is the suspected assassin. ?UPDATE: Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4. This does not appear to be a random act of violence; all indications are that it was a premediated, targeted attack. The full investigative efforts of… pic.twitter.com/K3kzC4IbtS — NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) December 5, 2024 The assassin was caught on camera in the act of shooting the millionaire CEO. The killer was masked and wearing a dark hoodie and a “distinctive” gray backpack. After shooting Thompson, the assassin fled the scene on foot before getting on a bike and riding into Central Park. Police said the suspect was then seen again on surveillance footage outside Central Park without his backpack. On Friday evening, police recovered a backpack between “some boulders just south of the Central Park Carousel,” CNN’s John Miller reported. The backpack was then taken to the NYPD’s crime lab where its contents will be searched and potentially analyzed for DNA evidence. CHECK OUT THE DAILY WIRE HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The person of interest police are seeking in connection to the assassination likely fled New York City, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said on Friday.

For decades, Chuck Norris has been the playful punchline of many jokes. People often make Chuck into the invincible man who is stronger and better than any other person or machine. At 84 years old, Chuck has a workout routine and physique better than people many years younger than him. Some think he’ll live forever. Or, at the very least, he’ll achieve centenarian status. It seems Chuck Norris comes by his longevity naturally, as his mother recently passed away at 103 years old. It is certainly a hard time for the Norris family, but it is an incredible feat and inspiration to many. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chuck Norris (@chucknorris) Chuck Norris Honored His Mother With A Touching Instagram Post Chuck shared a sweet post about his mom, Wilma Scarberry Norris, which began with, “Wednesday morning, my brother Aaron and I’s wonderful mother went home to be with Jesus. Our mom was a woman of unwavering faith, a beacon of light in our lives, and her love reflected God’s grace.” Chuck Norris added his mother made his childhood fun, and he always felt loved, “Growing up, her laughter filled our home with joy, and her hugs provided a sense of safety that we will forever cherish. She had a remarkable way of making everyone feel special, often putting the needs of others before her own. From my earliest memories, she taught me the importance of kindness and compassion. I am so thankful for the countless lessons she shared, the prayers she lifted for us, and the way she embodied the love of Christ every day. We love you, Mom. Until we meet again,” he wrote. Followers shared their condolences. One wrote, “Sorry for your loss brother.” This person sent prayers to Chuck Norris and his mom,” So very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your entire family. May GOD be with you.” This story’s featured image is by Markus Wissmann via Shutterstock. The post Chuck Norris Announces The Death Of His Mother In An Emotional Tribute appeared first on InspireMore.

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Charlie Kirt, who is completely unrelated to Charlie Kirk, is back doing what he loves most — debating college students about politics on their campus. Kirt, who is also known as Alex Stein of “Prime Time with Alex Stein,” was approached by several young women who explained that they wanted to discuss the topic of abortion. “You don’t want this smoke,” one of them challenged, kicking off a passion-fueled debate that will go down in history as a meeting of some of the greatest minds. “I want all the smoke,” Kirt fired back. “They say it’s a woman’s reproductive right to get an abortion. I think that it should be outlawed. I don’t like the death of little children. A lot of people say that it’s a fetus and that it’s not a human. That’s the farthest thing from the truth.” “We were all fetuses, and with a little bit of time, we all became the beautiful lady that you are standing right in front of me,” he continued. “So I think abortion is terrible.” The college students then brought up abortion in cases of rape, but Kirt didn’t let it knock him off his game. “I don’t know of any states, if you do get raped, where you can’t get an abortion. In Texas, you can get an abortion if you get raped,” Kirt answered, before bringing out the big guns. “Let me tell y’all something real quick, and y’all are young African-American ladies. If you notice, the predominant place that Planned Parenthood is put is in urban areas.” “And why do they do that? Because the woman that created Planned Parenthood was a woman named Margaret Sanger. And she didn’t like African-Americans. And so she wanted African-Americans to actually kill their children,” he continued. “It originally started to take advantage of young African-Americans.” “Now, I understand people don’t have the financial means to raise a baby, but that shouldn’t be an excuse, because you did have sex. You did not use protection. You made about four or five decisions to get here, and now you’ve got a baby. You’ve got to deal with it,” he added. “What if, for instance, they were using protection, but the condom breaks, and then it’s like now you have to deal with the kid?” one of the women said, in a Hail Mary attempt to save their argument. “It was your choice to buy an off-brand condom. Go buy a real Trojan condom. Don’t use the free condom that you got at the nightclub, you know, in the VIP lounge, or in the one you put a quarter in the bathroom. Go use a Trojan condom,” Kirt responded. “And really, honestly, don’t be busting nuts like that. Don’t be busting nuts like that,” he continued. “If you don’t bust nuts like that, you don’t have babies.” Want more from Alex Stein?To enjoy more of Alex's culture jamming, comedic monologues, skits, and street segments, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

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