Topline: Police are reviewing video footage of the shooting, which appears to show the gunman lying in wait for the victim.
Published: December 4, 2024 2:27 pm ET
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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth
The CEO of UnitedHealth, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.
Thompson, 50, was struck in the chest by a masked gunman just before 7 a.m. near the New York Hilton on Sixth Avenue. Police told ABC7 Eyewitness News that Thompson was rushed to Mount Sinai West hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Thompson, a Minnesota resident, was reportedly in the city for the company’s annual investors conference, which was being held at the hotel.
Witnesses provided a description of the shooter, who fled the scene down an alley. The suspect was said to be tall—around 6 feet 1 inch—with a slim build and dressed entirely in black.
CNBC reported further detail on the suspect’s description as wearing black sneakers with white trim, black pants, and black hoodie, and carried a gray backpack. Another witness told WNBC that the gunman fled on a bicycle.
A law enforcement source told CBS News that police are reviewing video footage of the shooting, which appears to show the gunman lying in wait for Thompson.
Thompson had been with UnitedHealth Group since 2004, overseeing government programs like Medicare before becoming CEO in 2021. The investor day at the Hilton, which Thompson was scheduled to attend, was cancelled following the tragic incident, according to CNBC.
This investigation is ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth
The CEO of UnitedHealth, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.
Thompson, 50, was struck in the chest by a masked gunman just before 7 a.m. near the New York Hilton on Sixth Avenue. Police told ABC7 Eyewitness News that Thompson was rushed to Mount Sinai West hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Thompson, a Minnesota resident, was reportedly in the city for the company’s annual investors conference, which was being held at the hotel.
Witnesses provided a description of the shooter, who fled the scene down an alley. The suspect was said to be tall—around 6 feet 1 inch—with a slim build and dressed entirely in black.
CNBC reported further detail on the suspect’s description as wearing black sneakers with white trim, black pants, and black hoodie, and carried a gray backpack. Another witness told WNBC that the gunman fled on a bicycle.
A law enforcement source told CBS News that police are reviewing video footage of the shooting, which appears to show the gunman lying in wait for Thompson.
Thompson had been with UnitedHealth Group since 2004, overseeing government programs like Medicare before becoming CEO in 2021. The investor day at the Hilton, which Thompson was scheduled to attend, was cancelled following the tragic incident, according to CNBC.
This investigation is ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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UnitedHealthcare CEO Murdered by Gunman ‘Lying in Wait’
Police are reviewing video footage of the shooting, which appears to show the gunman lying in wait for the victim.
By Jacob Charles
Published: December 4, 2024 2:27 pm ET
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth
The CEO of UnitedHealth, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed early Wednesday morning outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what authorities believe was a targeted attack.
Thompson, 50, was struck in the chest by a masked gunman just before 7 a.m. near the New York Hilton on Sixth Avenue. Police told ABC7 Eyewitness News that Thompson was rushed to Mount Sinai West hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Thompson, a Minnesota resident, was reportedly in the city for the company’s annual investors conference, which was being held at the hotel.
Witnesses provided a description of the shooter, who fled the scene down an alley. The suspect was said to be tall—around 6 feet 1 inch—with a slim build and dressed entirely in black.
CNBC reported further detail on the suspect’s description as wearing black sneakers with white trim, black pants, and black hoodie, and carried a gray backpack. Another witness told WNBC that the gunman fled on a bicycle.
A law enforcement source told CBS News that police are reviewing video footage of the shooting, which appears to show the gunman lying in wait for Thompson.
Thompson had been with UnitedHealth Group since 2004, overseeing government programs like Medicare before becoming CEO in 2021. The investor day at the Hilton, which Thompson was scheduled to attend, was cancelled following the tragic incident, according to CNBC.
This investigation is ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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