The murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare: when will the killer be found?
6 december 2024 в 09:37
Brian Thompson was shot and killed by a man suspected earlier this week. The former CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot by a criminal outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4th. As more details about the murder become known, UnitedHealthcare, Thompson’s family, and all New Yorkers are wondering when the New York Police will find his attacker. Shortly after authorities examined the crime scene, police found bullet casings with the words «decline», - «protect», - and «deposit» written on them.
As investigators work on the murder case, many are reacting to Thompson’s death. UnitedHealthcare also released a statement to several media outlets. The company stated: «We are deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We are closely cooperating with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all those close to him».
Learn about the evidence that has emerged in Thompson’s case below.
«There are many signs that this was very carefully planned, a very high level of organization», - he says. pic.twitter.com/ItS2V4RQev
— CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt (@CNNThisMorning) December 5, 2024
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare from early 2021 until he was shot in December 2024. He worked with the health insurance giant for about 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
During his time at the company, he earned an estimated fortune of over $ 40 million, according to several sources.
It is unclear who shot Thompson. The New York Police are still investigating the suspect’s identity and reviewing surveillance footage in the area. Authorities are offering a $ 10,000 reward to anyone who can provide useful information about the case.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette, spoke to NBC News and said that her late husband received «several threats» before he was shot.
«There were some threats. Mostly, I don’t know, lack of coverage?» Paulette said over the phone to the publication after Thompson’s death. «I don’t know the details. I just know that he said there were some people who were threatening him. … I can’t give a thoughtful response right now. I just found out about it and am trying to comfort my children».
«Decline», - «protect», - and «deposit» are words commonly associated with insurance company strategies that are said to try to avoid paying claims, according to Yahoo! Finance. These three words were found on the ammunition used to kill Thompson. Police have not yet confirmed whether the messages are related to the motive
As investigators work on the murder case, many are reacting to Thompson’s death. UnitedHealthcare also released a statement to several media outlets. The company stated: «We are deeply saddened and shocked by the loss of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We are closely cooperating with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all those close to him».
Learn about the evidence that has emerged in Thompson’s case below.
«There are many signs that this was very carefully planned, a very high level of organization», - he says. pic.twitter.com/ItS2V4RQev
— CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt (@CNNThisMorning) December 5, 2024
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare from early 2021 until he was shot in December 2024. He worked with the health insurance giant for about 20 years, according to his LinkedIn profile.
During his time at the company, he earned an estimated fortune of over $ 40 million, according to several sources.
It is unclear who shot Thompson. The New York Police are still investigating the suspect’s identity and reviewing surveillance footage in the area. Authorities are offering a $ 10,000 reward to anyone who can provide useful information about the case.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette, spoke to NBC News and said that her late husband received «several threats» before he was shot.
«There were some threats. Mostly, I don’t know, lack of coverage?» Paulette said over the phone to the publication after Thompson’s death. «I don’t know the details. I just know that he said there were some people who were threatening him. … I can’t give a thoughtful response right now. I just found out about it and am trying to comfort my children».
«Decline», - «protect», - and «deposit» are words commonly associated with insurance company strategies that are said to try to avoid paying claims, according to Yahoo! Finance. These three words were found on the ammunition used to kill Thompson. Police have not yet confirmed whether the messages are related to the motive
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