Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
Quote:Update: 12:50 p.m. —
Law enforcement authorities in New York held a late morning press conference to brief media and the public on what they know so far about the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan early Wednesday morning.
The briefing began with New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tish, who stated:
"In Midtown Manhattan early this morning, 50-year-old Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed in what appears, at this early stage of our investigation, to be a brazen, targeted attack. This does not appear to be a random act of violence.
"The victim was in New York City to speak at an investor conference. It appears the suspect was lying in wait for several minutes. And as the victim was walking to the conference hotel, the suspect approached from behind and fired several rounds, striking the victim at least once in the back and at least once in the right calf.
"Many people passed the suspect but he appeared to wait for his intended target. The suspect fled, first on foot, then on an e-bike, and was last seen in Central Park on Center Drive early this morning.
"The victim was removed to Roosevelt Hospital, where he was pronounced. We've been in touch with his family, his friends, and his colleagues, and they are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this hour. The full investigative efforts of the New York City Police Department are well underway, and we will not rest until we identify and apprehend the shooter in this case."
A reward of $10,000 has been offered for information leading to identifying the shooter. Tish emphasized that the evidence at this point indicates this was a premeditated attack. She also noted that the treelighting ceremony planned for Wednesday evening at Rockefeller Center will proceed as planned.
Tish turned the briefing over to Chief of Detectives Joe Kenny. Some added details from Kenny:
6:46 a.m. — patrol officers responded to the 911 call regarding a person shot in front of the Hilton Hotel on the Avenue of the Americas.
6:48 a.m. — officers arrived on scene and find Thompson on the sidewalk in front of the hotel with gunshot wounds to his back and leg.
Thompson was taken to Roosevelt Hospital and pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m.
Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, resides in Minnesota.
The shooter arrived at the location on foot about five minutes prior to Thompson.
The shooter appears to be a light-skinned male, wearing a light brown or green colored jacket, a black face mask, black and white sneakers, and a distinctive grey backpack.
The shooter ignored numerous other pedestrians, approached the victim, and fired multiple shots at him.
The shooter fled on foot, northbound, and subsequently acquired an e-bike, which he then rode toward and into Central Park.
Original story:
There is startling news out of Manhattan Wednesday morning as UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was reportedly shot and killed outside his Midtown Manhattan Hotel. There isn't a great deal of information available just yet, but there is already some indication this was a targeted attack.
Here's what we know thus far:
The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.
Brian Thompson, 50, was at the hotel around 6:46 a.m., arriving early for a conference, when a masked man allegedly waiting for him fired at the CEO repeatedly and fled eastbound off 6th Avenue, police sources told The Post.
Thompson, in critical condition, was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, police said.
The stunning news comes amid increased concerns regarding crime in New York.
The suspect, described as a white male with a black facemask and carrying a grey backpack, has not yet been apprehended.
Thompson was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Quote:Wow, this story is wild! Sounds pretty suspicious, don't you think? UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot in Manhattan after being accused of insider trading and fraud. The DoJ alleged he sold stock worth millions during a secret antitrust investigation. The shooter remains unidentified.
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(12-04-2024 01:53 PM)VA49er Wrote: It's appalling to read online all the people that that think this murder is justified.
Yes, it is.
The fact remains that there are tens of thousands of people out there who have been fukced very hard (and with a condom wrapped in sandpaper), by UnitedHealthcare and similar organizations. Not all of those people are going to be chill about it, and just quietly go away.
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(12-04-2024 02:04 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:
(12-04-2024 01:53 PM)VA49er Wrote: It's appalling to read online all the people that that think this murder is justified.
Yes, it is.
The fact remains that there are tens of thousands of people out there who have been fukced very hard (and with a condom wrapped in sandpaper), by UnitedHealthcare and similar organizations. Not all of those people are going to be chill about it, and just quietly go away.
XACLY! ... that's the point of, "back a dog into the corner and watch what happens!"
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(12-04-2024 02:04 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:
(12-04-2024 01:53 PM)VA49er Wrote: It's appalling to read online all the people that that think this murder is justified.
Yes, it is.
The fact remains that there are tens of thousands of people out there who have been fukced very hard (and with a condom wrapped in sandpaper), by UnitedHealthcare and similar organizations. Not all of those people are going to be chill about it, and just quietly go away.
My first thought was that it was a disgruntled family member of someone who died because of them fighting to cover their loved one's condition. But then I saw that video... definitely seems like something even more sinister. Prayers to his family as this has to be awful.
I also noticed that UHC pulled down the page with all the leadership names and images. I'm guessing they were told to do that by law enforcement in case people are targeting their executives as a whole. That being said, that information is saved out and surely, if the rest of the team was a target, they had all that information already.
(This post was last modified: 12-04-2024 02:08 PM by mlb.)
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(12-04-2024 02:07 PM)mlb Wrote:
(12-04-2024 02:04 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:
(12-04-2024 01:53 PM)VA49er Wrote: It's appalling to read online all the people that that think this murder is justified.
Yes, it is.
The fact remains that there are tens of thousands of people out there who have been fukced very hard (and with a condom wrapped in sandpaper), by UnitedHealthcare and similar organizations. Not all of those people are going to be chill about it, and just quietly go away.
My first thought was that it was a disgruntled family member of someone who died because of them fighting to cover their loved one's condition. But then I saw that video... definitely seems like something even more sinister. Prayers to his family as this has to be awful.
I also noticed that UHC pulled down the page with all the leadership names and images. I'm guessing they were told to do that by law enforcement in case people are targeting their executives as a whole. That being said, that information is saved out and surely, if the rest of the team was a target, they had all that information already.
"That being said, that information is saved out and surely, if the rest of the team was a target, they had all that information already"
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
(12-04-2024 02:07 PM)mlb Wrote: My first thought was that it was a disgruntled family member of someone who died because of them fighting to cover their loved one's condition. But then I saw that video... definitely seems like something even more sinister.
Just watching the video, 100% positive this was a professional hit. Zero doubt in my mind. The murder apparently occurred at 6:45am this morning — about 7.5 hrs. ago. If I am correct that the shooter is a pro, and if he hasn’t been caught by now, then he probably never will be unless somebody else chooses to give him up for whatever reason. I’m hearing he took a bike and disappeared into Central Park. Even with all the security cameras out there, that’s a needle in a haystack type of scenario for the cops.
Quote:Prayers to his family as this has to be awful.
Yes. Very much so.
(This post was last modified: 12-04-2024 02:19 PM by Native Georgian.)
RE: Healthcare CEO Shot and Killed Outside His Midtown Manhattan Hotel
My kids have a lot of friends that are Asian (Vietnamese) and that is the first thing that popped in my head. The shooter is an Asian. The build and gait is what made that come to mind. How much money does China have in UHC?
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