CEO Of World's 8th Largest Company United Healthcare Assassinated In New York

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in what authorities believe was a targeted attack

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Surveillance footage reveals the chilling moment when the suspect, wearing a mask, aimed a handgun equipped with a silencer at Thompson just before firing

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The incident occurred near 54th Street and 6th Avenue

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Thompson, 50, a prominent leader in the healthcare industry, was in New York City for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor day event, which was subsequently canceled

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Thompson, 50, a prominent leader in the healthcare industry, was in New York City for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor day event, which was subsequently canceled

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He sustained a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to Mount Sinai West Hospital, where he later passed away

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The suspect's images, captured by surveillance cameras, show him wielding the weapon moments before the attack

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The shocking incident has sent ripples through the healthcare and business communities. Former Minnesota governor Tim Walz expressed his condolences on social media, calling the incident a "horrifying loss"

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The investigation into Thompson's killing remains ongoing as the industry mourns the loss of a leader known for his contributions to healthcare innovation and business leadership

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