UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson Fatally Shot and Killed in Midtown Manhattan. An urgent investigation is underway in the heart of Midtown Manhattan where police say United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning.
UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson Fatally Shot and Killed in Midtown Manhattan:
A new surveillance video shows the moments the violence unfolded. Police are now reviewing the footage as the search for the suspect intensifies. A police officer said,
I want to be clear at this time every indication is that this was a premeditated pre-planned targeted attack.
Investigators say the suspect wearing all black and a ski mask waited until the 50-year-old showed up at the Hilton Hotel for an Investor’s conference.
UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson Shooting Video:
The suspect approached from behind and fired several rounds striking the victim at least once in the back and at least once in the right calf.
The police officer said,
Many people passed the suspect but he appeared to be waiting for his intended target three shell casings were found at the crime scene along with live rounds from a 9mm gun.
At one point police say the gun appeared to jam and when the shooter cleared it he began shooting again.
The murder happened not far from tonight’s tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. They are also conducting interviews in Thompson’s home state of Minnesota.
One of the police officers said,
We are reaching out to law enforcement in Minnesota and we are also interviewing his co-workers and family members to see if there have been any specific threats against him in the past.
UnitedHealthcare Group:
UnitedHealthcare is the health insurance wing of United Health Group the largest Health insurer in the world.
The company released a statement saying they are deeply saddened and shocked saying Brian was a highly respected colleague and a friend to all who worked with him.
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There’s still no word on a motive Thompson’s wife tells ABC her husband was a loving father to two sons and their family is shattered. They are requesting their privacy be respected during this difficult time. Follow us on Facebook to get more updates. Thanks
