Brian Thompson ran UnitedHealthCare and had an investor conference that day. They suspect that the man was the target of an attack.
The director of the American insurance company UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompsonwas murdered with a shot to the chest in the city of New York. The incident occurred shortly before 07:00 EST (noon GMT) on Wednesday outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. They suspect that the man was the target of the attack and the motives are unknown.
Thompson was scheduled to speak at an investor conference later that day.. The 50-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. A suspect fled the scene and remains at large, the police said. New York Police Department.
The director of UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare is the largest health insurer in the United States and Thompson appeared to be the target of the attack, while the suspect waited for him outside wearing a ski mask and a cream-colored jacket, police said. Investigators said they have video footage of the shooting, but do not know the suspect’s motive. They did not take anything from the victim, they added.
The governor of New York, Kathy Hochulsaid police had told him about the “horrible and targeted” shooting. “I have ordered the State Police to provide the New York Police Department with all the necessary assistance with the investigation to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers“he said in a statement.
The parent company of UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealth Groupsaid in a statement that he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the passing of our dear friend and colleague.” He added that “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to everyone who worked with him.”
“We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time,” the group added.
Brian Thompson’s career at UnitedHealthcare
Thompson was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2020 and earned $10.2 million in the role last year. He began working at the health insurance provider in 2004 and held multiple leadership positionsincluding CEO of the company’s government programs division.
UnitedHealthcare is the largest private insurer in the US UnitedHealth Group quickly canceled its investor conference after the shooting, according to US media.
“We are dealing with a very serious medical situation,” said UnitedHealth Group CEO, Andrew Wittyat the event.
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