The head of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was killed near the Hilton hotel in Manhattan
5 december 2024 в 02:13
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to reports, was shot and killed while walking outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, 2024. He was 50 years old. According to many sources, the executive was on his way to a corporate conference. The shooter was waiting for Thompson to arrive, and investigators claimed it could have been a targeted killing. As more information about the situation emerges, continue reading for a breakdown of what happened.
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare — a popular insurance company in the United States. After working at United for two decades, Thompson took on the role of CEO in 2021 and worked at the company’s offices in Minnesota, according to his LinkedIn profile.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty described Thompson as a strong leader in a statement in 2021.
«Brian's experience, relationships, and values make him particularly well-suited to help UnitedHealthcare improve healthcare for consumers, physicians, employers, governments, and our other partners, leading to sustained and sustainable long-term growth», - Witty said in a previous statement.
Walking outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, Thompson was shot in the chest by a shooter who was approximately 20 feet away, according to CNN. The criminal fired multiple shots from a gun. Thompson was immediately taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the New York Police Department reported.
The identity of the shooter has not been disclosed at the time of publication. No arrests have been made yet. However, the suspect was described as a white male wearing a cream jacket and a black mask, according to The New York Post.
It is not yet clear why Thompson was targeted. Details of the murder are still unclear as New York authorities investigate the incident.
Employees of UnitedHealth Group reacted to Thompson’s shooting shortly after it happened, on the same day he was supposed to participate in the company’s investor day.
«I'm afraid that we — some of you may know that we are dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members», - employees said, according to a transcript obtained by CNBC. «And as a result, I’m afraid we will have to conclude today’s event, which I’m sure you will understand»
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare — a popular insurance company in the United States. After working at United for two decades, Thompson took on the role of CEO in 2021 and worked at the company’s offices in Minnesota, according to his LinkedIn profile.
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty described Thompson as a strong leader in a statement in 2021.
«Brian's experience, relationships, and values make him particularly well-suited to help UnitedHealthcare improve healthcare for consumers, physicians, employers, governments, and our other partners, leading to sustained and sustainable long-term growth», - Witty said in a previous statement.
Walking outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on December 4, Thompson was shot in the chest by a shooter who was approximately 20 feet away, according to CNN. The criminal fired multiple shots from a gun. Thompson was immediately taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the New York Police Department reported.
The identity of the shooter has not been disclosed at the time of publication. No arrests have been made yet. However, the suspect was described as a white male wearing a cream jacket and a black mask, according to The New York Post.
It is not yet clear why Thompson was targeted. Details of the murder are still unclear as New York authorities investigate the incident.
Employees of UnitedHealth Group reacted to Thompson’s shooting shortly after it happened, on the same day he was supposed to participate in the company’s investor day.
«I'm afraid that we — some of you may know that we are dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members», - employees said, according to a transcript obtained by CNBC. «And as a result, I’m afraid we will have to conclude today’s event, which I’m sure you will understand»
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