Police questioning man in Pennsylvania in CEO murder, sources say

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Search continues for murder weapon in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Search continues for murder weapon in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting 02:48

NEW YORK -- A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police sources tell CBS News New York. 

A source close to the investigation said that a person of interest was being questioned about the murder after Pennsylvania authorities took him into custody on an unrelated incident in Altoona. 

The person was carrying a firearm similar to the one used in Thompson's murder, the source said. 

This is breaking news. Please check for updates.

Pat Milton contributed to this report.

Mark Prussin

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