The police arrested a 26-year-old man in Pennsylvania on Monday, after he was suspected of being connected to the shooting that claimed the life of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare in New York City about a week ago.

The suspect was apprehended at a McDonald's restaurant in Altoona, after an employee recognized him from photos released by the New York Police and alerted the authorities.

According to law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation, the suspect was carrying a handgun equipped with a silencer similar to the weapon used in the crime. He was also found in possession of fake identification, including one believed to have been used during the crime in New York.

Investigations are ongoing to determine the motives of the crime and whether the suspect had a direct connection to the victim or his company, while also considering the possibility of other accomplices in the incident.

These developments represent an important step in unraveling the mystery of a case that has garnered widespread media attention.

How the suspect's identity can help investigators locate him

As authorities focus on the suspect in the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, knowing his identity can provide crucial clues, according to criminologist Mary Ellen O'Toole.

O'Toole explained: “They will study his behavior patterns. Questions like: Where does he work? What is his daily routine? Does he frequent certain places like the gym or cafes? These basic habits often become key to tracking suspects, as breaking all behavioral patterns is extremely difficult.”

She added that suspects typically revert to their familiar habits, such as stopping by their favorite café or adhering to a fixed daily schedule. This is indeed evident in this case, as surveillance footage showed the suspect on the morning of the crime purchasing a bottle of water and two energy bars from a Starbucks.

The FBI and New York Police also released new images on Sunday highlighting the movements of the suspect. One photo shows him sitting in the back seat of a taxi, wearing a head covering and partially obscuring his face with a blue mask, while appearing to look directly into the vehicle's camera.

Other images show him walking down the street in dark clothing, aiding investigators in tracking his movements before and after the crime.

Analyzing these behavioral patterns and details of the suspect's life may play a pivotal role in understanding his actions and apprehending him.