@peter I'm not sure it's was a police helicopter, but the cops were, according to the nypd, "sparing no expense." What's sad is how the whole thing goes into MAGA fantasies about NYC: that it is dangerous, especially because of masks and bikes. Also shooting someone 4 blocks from Fox News HQ makes coverage so easy. So it really makes sense that they go after the shooter. Then again if the person gets away, it's even more embarrassing.
The use of a Citibike could be his undoing.
Manhunt Enters Second Day After Health Executive Is Gunned Down in Manhattan https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/04/nyregion/unitedhealthcare-ceo-brian-thompson-shooting.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fE4.XyOu.RDyM9I92jSLR
By nightfall, a sprawling manhunt with police officers, dogs and drones spread citywide, bearing down on surveillance videos, a dropped cellphone and even Citi Bike data in search of the killer.
The police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, who was sworn in 10 days ago, called it a “brazen targeted attack,” adding, “We will not rest until we identify and apprehend the shooter in this case.”
@peter Tisch herself is from a billionaire family, so ...