- by foxnews
- 25 Jan 2025
In the chilling video obtained by Fox News Digital, Thompson is seen walking down a New York City sidewalk when a masked man wearing a black hoodie sweatshirt and a backpack walks up behind him and raises a handgun with glove-covered hands.
As he gets closer to Thompson, the man appears to continue to struggle with the pistol, possibly firing off one more round at the victim who appears to be struggling to move.
A terrorized pedestrian is seen feeling as the shooting happens just feet away.
The culprit then walked between two vehicles, got onto an e-Citi bike then disappeared into Central Park, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) said.
The suspect remains at large. The NYPD released new images of the suspect Wednesday afternoon.
The NYPD also released surveillance footage of the alleged suspect making a stop at a Starbucks.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
New York City Crimestoppers is offering a combined reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Thompson's wife, Paulette Thompson, told Fox News Digital that she and her family are "shattered" over Brian's death.
"Brian was an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives," she said. "Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and will be greatly missed. We appreciate your well wishes and request complete privacy as our family moves through this difficult time."
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS, or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA. Tips can also be submitted on the Crime Stoppers website by visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.com.
Fox News Digital's Christina Coulter contributed to this report.
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