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UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot at 50
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was tragically shot on December 4, 2024, outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. He was en route to the company’s investor conference when an unidentified gunman opened fire. Authorities described the attack as a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack.”
Surveillance footage shows the suspect waiting before ambushing Thompson, firing multiple times with a silenced gun. “The gun appeared to jam but was cleared before the shooter resumed firing,” said NYPD officials. Thompson was rushed to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The attacker fled on foot, later using a rental bike to escape.
Police recovered evidence at the scene and described the suspect as wearing a black hoodie and carrying a gray backpack. The motive remains unclear, but Thompson’s wife revealed he had previously received threats. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.
Thompson, a respected healthcare leader, had a career spanning over two decades. His death shocked the corporate world, with UnitedHealth Group expressing profound sadness and pledging full cooperation with investigators.
