Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance unit, was fatally shot outside a Manhattan hotel. The incident remains under investigation, with no arrests yet made.
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth's insurance division, was fatally shot on Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, according to reports from the New York Post and Bloomberg, citing police sources.
UnitedHealth has not yet commented, and the company cancelled the remainder of its Manhattan investor event. UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty stated, "We’re dealing with a very serious medical situation involving one of our team members, and as a result, we must conclude today's event."
The NYPD reported that a man was shot outside the Hilton at 1335 6th Avenue and transported in critical condition to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Investigators revealed the gunman had been waiting in the vicinity before the incident. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Brian Thompson, named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021, had been with the company since 2004, serving in various roles. UnitedHealthcare is a division of UnitedHealth Group.
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