UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in a targeted attack outside a Hilton hotel in New York City. Police believe the 50-year-old was specifically targeted, based on evidence suggesting a premeditated and planned attack. The motive remains unknown.
NEW YORK - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in what appears to be a targeted murder Wednesday morning outside a Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan, according to the New York City Police Department.Police said the 50-year-old CEO was shot once in the back and once in the leg. He was rushed to Mount Sinai West hospital, but did not survive his injuries.There's an intense manhunt for his killer.
'We are deeply saddened by this morning's events in the area and our thoughts are with all affected by the tragedy,' a spokesperson for the hotel said in a statement.Investigators are gathering surveillance video from surrounding buildings and interviewing anyone who may have seen what happened.'What we know is that the shooter arrived at the location on foot about five minutes prior to the victim's arrival.
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