CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, fatally shot in targeted attack in Manhattan

From Yahoo: 2024-12-04 11:32:50

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan in a targeted attack. He was attending the company’s annual conference when he was shot in the leg and chest. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealthcare since 2004 and was named CEO in 2021. UnitedHealth Group, the parent company, expressed condolences and is cooperating with the NYPD’s investigation. UnitedHealthcare provides insurance coverage for over 27 million Americans and serves millions globally. The suspect is still at large, and the story is developing. Thompson’s background includes leadership in the healthcare benefits sector.



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