Great comments from the widow: Thompson's wife, Paulette Thompson, said in a statement that she is "shattered" by the "senseless killing." It wasn't senseless. It makes a lot of sense to a lot of people. Again, I am not condoning violence. But the motive matters. Some murders are indeed "senseless." This one was not. "Brian was an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives," she said. The irony is lost on her.
Shooter knew the exact time and location? Didn't know the semi auto couldn't cycle because of the silencer. Didn't use a full ski mask. So it's a screwball that got a tip and a payoff. Nobody uses professional hitman anymore? If the screwball was hired, he'll be found in a dumpster somewhere.
If you're gonna hire a pro to kill a health insurance exec, you gotta be careful. Most hitmen are not HIPPA compliant. They may share your information with law enforcement without your consent. This guy is 100% HIPPA compliant: https://rentahitman.com/ And he's got good reviews on Angie's List, too.
If it was a pro, it'll would've been at range and out of sight unless you want to send a message. Is this "face" on any FBI list? If he was wearing a mask, you'll never find him.
Life is cheap. I don't think this is the case, but some nutters would do it for a couple of hundreds.