UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Targeted Attack Outside New York City Hotel
Victim and Incident:
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning.
Circumstances: The shooting occurred around 6:
45 a.m. before Thompson was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting. The preliminary police investigation indicates it was a targeted murder.
Location:
The incident took place in a bustling part of Manhattan, near tourist sites such as the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center.
Company Background:
UnitedHealthcare is the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group Inc., the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the U.S., managing health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs.
Reaction:
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz expressed condolences, stating it was a "terrible loss for the business and health care community in Minnesota."
Investigation:
The police investigation is ongoing, with a large contingent of officers at the scene and many security cameras nearby to aid in the investigation.