Brian Thompson was shot in the chest ahead of an investor meeting by a masked suspect who fled.
Chief executive Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the chest just before 07:00 EST on Wednesday outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where he had been scheduled to speak at an investor conference later in the day.Thompson appeared to be targeted in the attack, with the suspect waiting for him outside wearing a ski mask and cream jacket, police said.
Investigators said they have video footage of the shooting, but they did not know the suspect's motive. Nothing was taken from the victim, they added.He started at the health insurance provider in 2004, and has held multiple leadership roles, including CEO of the company’s government programmes division.Its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, quickly cancelled its investor conference after the shooting, according to US media.
"We're dealing with a very serious medical situation," UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty said at the event.In a statement, a Hilton Hotel spokesperson said the company was "deeply saddened by this morning's events in the area and our thoughts are with all affected by the tragedy". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.Slim majority for Republicans after Democrats flip final House seat
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