UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot & K*lled Outside Of NYC Hotel

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot & K*lled Outside Of NYC Hotel

Tragic news out of New York City.

UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot earlier today, December 4, outside of the New York Hilton Midtown Manhattan, according to multiple reports. A masked assailant reportedly opened fire on the 50-year-old, who had been with the insurance giant for more than 20 years, at approximately 6:46 a.m.

 

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Police confirmed that Thompson was scheduled to speak at an investor meeting at the location, and they suspect the attack may have been targeted, though a motive presently has not been confirmed. Despite being rushed to the hospital, Thompson later succumbed to his injuries. The suspected gunman is still at large.

He was described as wearing a cream-colored jacket, a black face mask, and black-and-white sneakers, according to The New York Post.

As of now, police have not released an official statement regarding the incident.

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