UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was tragically shot and killed outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan before he could address investors. The gunman, who remains at large, targeted Thompson in the attack, which police believe was planned. Thompson, a respected figure in the health care industry, had taken on a leadership role at UnitedHealth Group’s insurance division. He was shot by a masked man as he arrived at the hotel for an investor conference, and later succumbed to his injuries at Mount Sinai hospital. The conference was subsequently canceled in light of the shocking incident.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty expressed deep sadness at the loss, while New York police commissioner Jessica Tisch described the killing as a “brazen targeted attack.” It was revealed that Thompson had been receiving threats prior to the shooting, according to his wife Paulette Thompson. The community mourns the loss of a dedicated professional and loving father of two. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as authorities continue their investigation.
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