United_Health CEO Brian Thompson Assassinated
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was tragically shot and killed Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan. He was preparing to address investors at the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference when the incident occurred.
According to police reports, Thompson was targeted by a masked gunman who fled the scene on a bicycle. The motive remains unclear. Thompson was transported to Mount Sinai hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Thompson, a Minnesota native, had led UnitedHealth Group’s insurance division since 2021. The company is one of the largest in the U.S., reporting $372 billion in revenue last year. In response to the incident, the conference was canceled, with CEO Andrew Witty expressing regret over the unforeseen tragedy.
New York law enforcement plans to provide updates at a scheduled press conference. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz described the incident as a significant loss for the business and healthcare community.
