UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson tragically lost his life early Wednesday morning in a suspected targeted shooting outside a Manhattan hotel.
The incident occurred near the Hilton Hotel, where the health insurance giant was hosting an investor conference.
According to a source briefed on the investigation, the 50-year-old CEO was shot around 6:45 a.m. New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed the incident, stating it does not appear to have been random.
“This was not what appears to be a just random act of violence. It seems to be clearly targeted by an individual, and we will apprehend that individual,” Mayor Adams said.
Thompson was rushed to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after.
The suspect fled the scene, and police are actively reviewing evidence, including video footage, to track down the perpetrator.
UnitedHealthcare, the insurance division of UnitedHealth Group, had planned to update investors on its future goals and strategies at the conference.
Following the shooting, the company ended the event prematurely, notifying attendees of the tragedy.
The shooting took place in a bustling area of Manhattan, near major landmarks like the Museum of Modern Art and Rockefeller Center.
The location was crowded with tourists and office workers, especially with preparations underway for the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree lighting scheduled for later that evening.
Authorities cordoned off part of the block where the shooting occurred, with a heavy police presence and security cameras nearby.
Brian Thompson had been with UnitedHealthcare since 2004 and served as CEO for more than three years, leading the company through significant milestones.
This shocking act of violence has left the community and business world in mourning, as investigators work to uncover the motive behind the attack.
This story is developing…
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Condolences to his family