During SNL’s Weekend Update, Colin Jost humorously addressed the ongoing search for the shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, highlighting public reactions.
New York City: So, this week, a pretty wild story unfolded. The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot outside a hotel in Midtown. It was a shocking event, and the police are still on the hunt for the shooter.
On Saturday Night Live, Colin Jost and Michael Che had a field day with it during their Weekend Update segment. They poked fun at the NYPD for not catching the guy yet. Jost joked about how the city sends a strong message about crime, saying if you shoot someone, you better make a quick getaway.
The shooter, who’s still on the loose, reportedly took off on an electric bike after the incident. He zipped through Central Park and hopped in a cab to escape. It’s a crazy scene, right?
As the search expands, there’s been a lot of chatter about the suspect’s looks. Jost even quipped about how people are reacting to the murder, saying it’s wild that folks are more focused on how the shooter looks than the crime itself.
Che added a funny note about the suspect being spotted flirting at a hostel, which just adds to the bizarre nature of this whole situation. It’s like a crime drama mixed with a dating show!
Jost also mentioned how the shooting happened just blocks away from where they were filming, in broad daylight no less. He joked that the police were probably too busy guarding the Christmas tree lighting ceremony to catch the guy.
Just a day before Thompson was killed, UnitedHealthcare had announced some big revenue projections for 2025, which makes this whole thing even more surreal. Mayor Eric Adams said they know the suspect’s name but are keeping it under wraps for now. He assured everyone that the net is tightening, so hopefully, they catch this guy soon.
