UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed in Targeted Attack in New York City.

Brian Thompson, 50, tragically shot at the scene. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Courtesy image.

Manhattan, New York – Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in a brazen, targeted attack in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The shocking incident occurred just as Thompson was preparing to attend the company’s annual investor conference.

Authorities described the attack as “deliberate” and confirmed that the gunman fled the scene and was last seen heading toward Central Park. The suspect remains at large. In a news conference on Wednesday, police urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity while continuing with their daily routines.

Thompson, who had been CEO of UnitedHealthcare since April 2021, was remembered as an extraordinary individual by his colleagues and peers. In a heartfelt message shared with employees, Andrew Witty, CEO of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of UnitedHealthcare, expressed shock and sorrow over the loss.

“This is a terrible tragedy, and I know we are all in shock and disbelief,” Witty said. “Brian was a truly extraordinary person who touched the lives of countless people throughout our organization and far beyond. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.”

Thompson, a husband and father of two, led one of America’s largest healthcare companies, playing a pivotal role in its growth and operations. UnitedHealth Group, which ranks as the fourth-largest company in the United States by revenue, has expressed deep grief over the loss of one of its most influential leaders.

The police investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not disclosed a possible motive. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the business community and the wider public.

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