(ReclaimingAmerica.net) – In a brazen crime that has stunned the nation, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been assassinated in the heart of Manhattan.
See the surveillance video of Thompson’s assassination in the tweet below! (Graphic footage!)
As investigators scramble to piece together the morning attack, concerns about the safety of leading business figures intensify.
It remains unknown if this was a personal vendetta or a chilling reminder of vulnerabilities in our corporate landscapes.
Brian Thompson, a pivotal figure in healthcare, was targeted outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel at approximately 6:45 a.m.
The attack happened as Thompson was on his way to attend the UnitedHealth Group Investors Conference.
The incident rattled the Midtown area, which was already bustling due to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting nearby.
The gunman, reportedly wearing a jacket and face mask, was waiting for Thompson.
Surveillance footage confirmed he fired multiple shots, hitting Thompson in the back and calf.
Afterward, the assailant fled on foot and later used a Citi Bike to head toward Central Park.
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch stated, “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.”
Key pieces of evidence, including 9 mm shell casings and a cellphone, were recovered at the scene.
The NYPD is coordinating with Minnesota law enforcement, where Thompson’s family was informed of his death.
The city has issued a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the suspect’s capture, Fox 9 reports.
UnitedHealth Group, where Thompson served as CEO, expressed profound sadness at the loss. Thompson’s wife revealed he had received threats potentially tied to insurance coverage issues.
Despite the turmoil, a news conference was scheduled to address heightened concerns and security measures.
Among the responses, New York Mayor Eric Adams noted the methodical approach suggested a targeted attack, not a random act.
The assassination has rekindled discussions surrounding safety protocols within corporate environments, prompting increased security measures at locations like the investor conference, which was cut short following Thompson’s death.
Shocking and horrifying footage of the brutal murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City this morning. pic.twitter.com/qVbFVXYDVy
— Eric Manyikah (@EManyikah) December 4, 2024
Thompson served UnitedHealthcare for over three years as CEO and joined the company back in 2004.
Under his leadership, the company maintained its stature as America’s largest Medicare Advantage plan provider.
Colleagues and officials, including Minnesota’s Mayor Jacob Frey, are mourning this staggering loss, with flags at UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters now at half-staff.
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