UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the New York Hilton hotel in Manhattan. Security footage revealed the shooter lying in wait for several minutes before executing the brazen act as Thompson walked to a business engagement.
Brian Thompson was a respected leader in the healthcare industry, known for his nearly two-decade career with UnitedHealth Group. As CEO of UnitedHealthcare since 2021, he spearheaded critical programs leaving an indelible mark on healthcare policy and operations.
Away from the boardrooms and conferences, Thompson was a devoted husband and a proud father of two sons. His sudden and violent death is an unspeakable blow to a family already described by loved ones as tightly knit.
Details of the Premeditated Attack
The attack occurred on Wednesday morning December 4, 2024, outside the New York Hilton hotel in Midtown Manhattan. Brian was walking to UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference, where he was scheduled to speak.
