An image of the individual sought in connection to the investigation of the shooting death of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance unit A manhunt is underway in New York City after the head of US insurance company UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed in what police said was a “brazen, targeted attack”.
Police have not yet established a motive, but detectives believe the suspect operated in a way that suggested he was experienced marksman, officials told“Many people passed the suspect, but he appeared to wait for his intended target,” Ms Tisch said, adding that the shooting “does not appear to be a random act of violence”.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare,” the insurer’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group, said in a statement. Police offered a reward of up to 10,000 US dollars for information leading to an arrest and conviction.
“And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today. I’m sure you’ll understand.”