Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: details, company’s reaction, hunt for the shooter
5 december 2024 в 12:13
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was on his way to the company’s investment conference in New York on December 4, 2024, when he was fatally shot. After being taken to Mount Sinai West Hospital, Thompson was pronounced dead. Now the New York Police Department is searching for the shooter.
In response to the incident, UnitedHealthcare released a statement. The company wrote: «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 at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all those close to him».
Updates on the suspect and motive for the shooting will be provided below.
Just after 6:45 a.m. on December 4, 2024, Thompson was walking on quiet Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, before the UnitedHealthcare investment conference was scheduled to take place. The suspect shot Thompson multiple times with a gun outside the Hilton hotel and then fled the scene.
The New York Police Department is offering a reward of $ 10,000 for any information about the suspect. The identity of the criminal is currently unknown.
At a press conference, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish noted: «This does not appear to be a random act of violence. Everything indicates that this was a deliberate, premeditated, targeted attack». Tish also mentioned that the suspect was seen near the Hilton hotel and «apparently, was waiting for his target» as other people passed by shortly before 7 a.m. on December 4.
The shooter was last seen riding a Citi bike towards Central Park. The police have urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant but emphasized that they can continue with their day as usual.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette, spoke to NBC News shortly after her husband’s death and mentioned that he had received «some threats».
«There were some threats. Mostly, I don’t know, lack of coverage?» Paulette told the publication. «I don’t know the details. I just know that he mentioned that some people were threatening him. … I can’t give a thoughtful response right now. I just found out about this and am trying to comfort my children».
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Thompson’s salary was $ 10 million per year. His net worth was reported to be $ 42.9 million.
As the identity of the suspect is unknown, the motive remains unclear
In response to the incident, UnitedHealthcare released a statement. The company wrote: «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 at this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all those close to him».
Updates on the suspect and motive for the shooting will be provided below.
Just after 6:45 a.m. on December 4, 2024, Thompson was walking on quiet Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, before the UnitedHealthcare investment conference was scheduled to take place. The suspect shot Thompson multiple times with a gun outside the Hilton hotel and then fled the scene.
The New York Police Department is offering a reward of $ 10,000 for any information about the suspect. The identity of the criminal is currently unknown.
At a press conference, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish noted: «This does not appear to be a random act of violence. Everything indicates that this was a deliberate, premeditated, targeted attack». Tish also mentioned that the suspect was seen near the Hilton hotel and «apparently, was waiting for his target» as other people passed by shortly before 7 a.m. on December 4.
The shooter was last seen riding a Citi bike towards Central Park. The police have urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant but emphasized that they can continue with their day as usual.
Thompson’s wife, Paulette, spoke to NBC News shortly after her husband’s death and mentioned that he had received «some threats».
«There were some threats. Mostly, I don’t know, lack of coverage?» Paulette told the publication. «I don’t know the details. I just know that he mentioned that some people were threatening him. … I can’t give a thoughtful response right now. I just found out about this and am trying to comfort my children».
According to reports from the Daily Mail, Thompson’s salary was $ 10 million per year. His net worth was reported to be $ 42.9 million.
As the identity of the suspect is unknown, the motive remains unclear
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