UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Shot and Killed in Manhattan

SOURCE www.dailymail.co.uk
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed by a masked attacker outside Manhattan's Hilton Hotel. The suspect, a white male, is still at large. Thompson was a highly respected CEO who was about to announce the company's hugely profitable 2025 financial outlook.

Key Points

  • Thompson was fatally shot in the chest and leg in a targeted attack.
  • The suspect fled on a bicycle and is believed to have escaped into Central Park.
  • Thompson was not a guest at the hotel but had arrived early to prepare for a presentation.
  • Thompson was under investigation for antitrust violations and accused of insider trading.

Pros

  • Thompson was a highly respected CEO of America's largest health insurance company.
  • He was about to announce UnitedHealthcare's hugely profitable 2025 financial outlook.

Cons

  • Thompson was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside Manhattan's Hilton Hotel.
  • The suspect, described as a white male, is still at large.