According to a person familiar with the matter, UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was shot and killed outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, CNBC reported.
According to CNBC and a New York City Police Department spokesperson, the suspect shot 50-year-old Brian Thompson in the knee and chest at approximately 6:46 a.m. while he was outside the hotel on Sixth Avenue.
The New York Post was the first to report on the shooting.
At Mount Sinai West, Thompson was declared deceased.
According to authorities, no one has been arrested as of Wednesday morning.
The guy was carrying a gray backpack and was dressed in black jeans and a black hoodie, a person with knowledge of the situation told CNBC. The suspect is thought to have used a gun with a silencer.
Although he did not hear any gunshots, a food cart seller close to the location informed NBC News that he did see two helicopters and police cars nearby.
The parent firm, UnitedHealth Group, unexpectedly stopped its annual investor conference Wednesday morning in New York City because of a “very serious medical situation” involving one of its team members.
According to his biographical page, Thompson was appointed CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021. In 2004, he became a member of UnitedHealth Group.
Prior to this, he was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s government programs, which included Community & State and Medicare & Retirement. In addition, he oversaw UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement as its CEO.
The story is still evolving. For updates, please return.
Note: Every piece of content is rigorously reviewed by our team of experienced writers and editors to ensure its accuracy. Our writers use credible sources and adhere to strict fact-checking protocols to verify all claims and data before publication. If an error is identified, we promptly correct it and strive for transparency in all updates, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!