UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in Manhattan

**Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare via UnitedHealth Group**

What You Should Know:

– Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference.

– Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.

Details of the Incident

According to law enforcement sources, Thompson was approaching the hotel when a gunman opened fire from 20 feet away, striking him in the chest. He was rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after. The NYPD is investigating the incident as a targeted shooting, and no arrests have been made at this time.

UnitedHealth Group’s Response

UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty abruptly ended the investor conference shortly after the shooting, citing a “very serious medical situation” with a team member. The company has not yet released an official statement regarding Thompson’s death.

This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

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