Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot on Wednesday morning, December 4, outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.
\nPolice Commissioner Jessica Tisch reportedly said the 50-year-old executive was walking to UnitedHealthcare\u2019s investor conference when an unknown gunman approached from behind and fired multiple rounds, striking him in the back and calf.<\/p>\n
Thompson was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital.<\/p>\n
As reported by NBC, police described it as a \u201cpremeditated, preplanned targeted attack.\u201d
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Surveillance footage, shared by NBC, showed the gunman waiting several minutes before shooting Thompson, who wore a blue suit.<\/p>\n
The attacker followed him as he fell and continued firing.<\/p>\n
Police said the gun appeared to jam but was cleared before the shooter resumed firing.<\/p>\n
Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said officers recovered three live 9 mm rounds, three discharged shell casings, and a cell phone near the scene.<\/p>\n
Investigators believe the gunman used a firearm equipped with a silencer<\/p>\n
The suspect fled on foot, switched to a rental bike, and was last seen entering Central Park.<\/p>\n
Police described the suspect as wearing a black hoodie and pants and carrying a gray backpack.<\/p>\n
Police believe that Thompson was deliberately targeted, though the motive remains unclear.<\/p>\n
Adding to the uncertainty, Thompson\u2019s wife, Paulette, recalled that her husband had received threats.
\n\u201cBasically, I don\u2019t know, a lack of coverage? I don\u2019t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The family continues to mourn his loss, describing him as an \u201cincredibly loving, generous, and talented man,\u201d and has requested privacy during this difficult time.
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\nIn the wake of the tragedy, UnitedHealth Group released a statement expressing shock and sadness over Thompson\u2019s death, describing him as a respected colleague and friend.<\/p>\n
The company pledged full cooperation with the NYPD\u2019s investigation and extended heartfelt condolences to Thompson\u2019s family and loved ones.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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