December 4th 2024.
The whole city was in shock when news broke that the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, had been shot and killed outside a hotel in New York City. It was a brazen and targeted attack, according to NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch, who held a press conference to address the incident. Thompson, who was only 50 years old, was shot in the chest just before 7am EST outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. He was getting ready to attend his company's annual investor conference, but unfortunately, he never made it.
The gunman responsible for Thompson's death is still at large, leaving the city in a state of panic. Tisch revealed that the suspect had been waiting for several minutes before approaching Thompson and shooting him in the back and right calf. The police have been working tirelessly to gather any information that could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator. Here's everything we know so far: Thompson had been the CEO of UnitedHealthcare since April 2021, and on that fateful morning, he was shot in the chest and leg shortly before 7am.
Mayor Eric Adams also expressed his condolences and shared that the police investigation suggests the shooting was targeted and not a random act of violence. The suspect fled on foot and later hopped onto an e-bike. According to the police, the last sighting of the suspect was in Central Park on Central Drive. They have also released CCTV footage of a man wearing a grey backpack, who they believe to be the gunman.
In light of this tragedy, UnitedHealthcare Group has decided to cancel its conference and other events. Thompson's role as CEO included overseeing government programs like Medicare & Retirement and Community & State. His wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that her husband had been receiving threats. This only adds to the shock and sadness surrounding his death.
The police have announced a $10,000 reward for any information that could lead to the capture of the suspect. The whole city is hoping for a swift resolution to this senseless act of violence. The loss of Brian Thompson is not only felt by his family and friends but also by the entire community. May justice be served for this beloved CEO.
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