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Amid reports of a person of interest being questioned in the murder of Brian Thompson on Wednesday, New York police are searching for the gun used in the shooting.

The manhunt for Thompson’s murder has continued since December 4, with the New York Police Department searching Central Park for clues.

A team of divers was seen near the New York City park’s iconic Bethesda Fountain all weekend as they searched for the weapon.

As reported by the BBC’s US partner CBS News, diving teams have been searching the lake bottom in a grid-like pattern, while units accompanied by dogs are scouring the park’s forested areas.

Police said finding the gun was critical because it could help detectives discover where it was purchased and who it belonged to.

Shortly after the shooting, the suspect was seen riding an electric bike in Central Park.

On Friday, police discovered a backpack in the park that they believe had been used by the suspect.

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