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UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, Brian Thompson, was reportedly shot and killed while walking outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024. According to multiple outlets, the executive was walking toward a company conference. The gunman was waiting for Thompson to arrive, and investigators claimed this could have been a targeted shooting. As more information comes to light about the situation, keep reading for a breakdown of what happened.
Who Was Brian Thompson?
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare — a popular health insurance company in the U.S. After working for United for two decades, Thompson assumed the role of CEO in 2021 and worked at the company’s Minnesota offices, according to his LinkedIn profile.
What Happened to the United Healthcare CEO?
While walking outside of the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, Thompson was shot in the chest by a gunman who was about 20 feet away, according to CNN. The perpetrator fired the gun multiple times. Thompson was promptly taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the New York Police Department reported.
Who Shot Brian Thompson?
The identity of the gunman has not been publicly revealed at the time of publication. No arrests have been made yet. However, the suspect was described as a white male, who was wearing a cream-colored jacket and a black face mask, according to The New York Post.
Why Was the UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot?
It’s unclear why Thompson was targeted. Details about the killing are still unclear while New York authorities investigate the incident.
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