UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been shot and killed in Manhattan

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been tragically shot and killed in Manhattan.

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– Thompson, 50, was reportedly targeted by a masked man. – The suspect shot him multiple times in the chest.

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– Thompson was rushed to Mount Sinai West hospital. – Tragically, he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

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– NYPD reports the shooting appears to have been planned. – Witnesses say the suspect waited for hours outside the hotel.

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– Male, approximately 6 feet tall, slim build. – Wore a cream-colored jacket, black gloves, and a black mask. – Fled north on 6th Avenue on a bicycle.

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– The 2024 investor conference was canceled. – Presentations continued briefly before an announcement was made by CEO Andrew Witty.

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– No suspects have been named, and the motive remains unclear. – Police are actively searching for the suspect.

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– Witnesses and colleagues express their grief over this tragic loss. – Thompson had been CEO of UnitedHealthcare since April 2021.

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