NYC, New York — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan earlier today in what police believe was a targeted attack.
The shooting occurred outside the Hilton Hotel on West 55th Street, where Thompson was attending an investor’s conference. Witnesses reported a masked gunman approached Thompson and fired before fleeing the scene. The suspect remains at large, according to authorities.
ABC News reports that law enforcement officials are pursuing leads and have emphasized that the attack appears to have been deliberate. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from the area and interviewing witnesses.
Thompson, a prominent figure in the healthcare industry, had been with UnitedHealthcare for years and was a key voice in the company’s strategic direction. The incident has sent shockwaves through the business community and prompted heightened security measures.
No motive has been publicly identified, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.