NY - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in Midtown.

[sds71]

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) – The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in a Midtown shooting Wednesday morning, sources told PIX11 News.

Brian Thompson, 50, was shot just before 7 a.m. near a hotel on 54th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, sources said. Video posted to Citizen showed police tape on the Midtown street as police arrived at the scene.

He was rushed to an area hospital and later died. Thompson was in New York City for an investors meeting at a Hilton hotel, according to sources.


The shooting is being investigated as a possibly targeted hit, sources said.

https://pix11.com/news/crime/man-critically-injured-in-midtown-shooting-nypd/

 

[Inthedetails]

MIDTOWN, Manhattan (PIX11) – The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in a Midtown shooting Wednesday morning, sources told PIX11 News.

Brian Thompson, 50, was shot just before 7 a.m. near a hotel on 54th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues, sources said. Video posted to Citizen showed police tape on the Midtown street as police arrived at the scene.

He was rushed to an area hospital and later died. Thompson was in New York City for an investors meeting at a Hilton hotel, according to sources.


The shooting is being investigated as a possibly targeted hit, sources said.

https://pix11.com/news/crime/man-critically-injured-in-midtown-shooting-nypd/

Sure sounds like a hit, though scant details right now.

Curious what he was doing outside the hotel at 7am - getting into a car for the airport? If so, that seems timed.

jmo

 

[sds71]

Sure sounds like a hit, though scant details right now.

Curious what he was doing outside the hotel at 7am - getting into a car for the airport? If so, that seems timed.

jmo

UnitedHealth Group was hosting its investor day at the New York Hilton hotel in midtown.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/04/unitedhealth-cancels-investor-day-after-reports-of-executive-shot-in-manhattan.html

 

[Inthedetails]

Sure sounds like a hit, though scant details right now.

Curious what he was doing outside the hotel at 7am - getting into a car for the airport? If so, that seems timed.

jmo

Nope, I guessed wrong. He was not on the way to the airport. The conference was scheduled to start at 8am TODAY. Sure looks like someone knew he'd be in that spot at that time.

"UnitedHealthGroup started its annual Investor Conference at 8 a.m. Wednesday, which was scheduled to run until 11 a.m. An official ended the conference early around 9:09 a.m."

https://pix11.com/news/crime/man-critically-injured-in-midtown-shooting-nypd/

 

[Inthedetails]

UnitedHealth Group was hosting its investor day at the New York Hilton hotel in midtown.

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/12/04/unitedhealth-cancels-investor-day-after-reports-of-executive-shot-in-manhattan.html

Is he staying at that hotel? If so, why was he outside at 7am? Yes, it's perfectly acceptable to go outside, but what would the reason be if he is staying at the hotel and I'm assuming breakfast would be provided for a swanky group like that.

Or, was he staying elsewhere and was just arriving at that time?

Sorry to flood the thread with questions!

jmo

 

[Elley Mae]

The suspect was described as a white male wearing a cream-colored jacket, black face mask, and black and white sneakers. Officials said he was carrying a gray backpack.

Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in targeted attack: cops

The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.

nypost.com

Witnesses told The Post the suspect had been spotted near the vicinity of the hotel, on 6th Avenue, milling around.

 

[MassGuy]

One day this will be a perfect case for ID’s “See No Evil,” show.

Surveillance cameras are going to solve this one. I’m sure we’ll start seeing images soon.

 

[Elley Mae]

Detectives were scouring the area looking for surveillance footage that could help them identify the shooter.

United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed by masked gunman outside Midtown Hilton hotel

Thompson, 50, was walking past the Residences Hilton Club on Sixth Ave. near W. 54th St. about 6:45 a.m. when the gunman stormed up and opened fire, cops said.

www.nydailynews.com

 

[Inthedetails]

The suspect was described as a white male wearing a cream-colored jacket, black face mask, and black and white sneakers. Officials said he was carrying a gray backpack.

Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in targeted attack: cops

The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.

nypost.com

Witnesses told The Post the suspect had been spotted near the vicinity of the hotel, on 6th Avenue, milling around.

So the shooter was seen at the location ahead of time and the CEO showed up early at 6:45am for an 8am meeting. Seems like the shooter knew the victim would be arriving.

(And I'm feeling some thanks it didn't happen later, when more people would've been on the sidewalks on the way to work and potentially in harm's way.)

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

This could be a red herring or significant:

"He previously served as the company’s head of government programs, including Medicare and retirement."

Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in targeted attack: cops

The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.

nypost.com

 

[Elley Mae]

When the suspect spotted Thompson, he began to fire from a distance, striking him multiple times, police sources added.

The masked man then fled through the Ziegfeld alleyway and hopped on a bike to escape.

Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside Hilton hotel in Midtown in targeted attack: cops

The CEO of UnitedHealth was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel in Midtown in what police say was a targeted attack.

nypost.com

 

[Wallendo]

I suspect the shooter was a relative of a patient who died who blames United Healthcare for denying a service.

Although there is no evidence of that at this time, this is a not uncommon occurrence. Hospital and doctor's office shootings are well documented with similar motives.

 

[schooling]

Sure sounds like a hit, though scant details right now.

Curious what he was doing outside the hotel at 7am - getting into a car for the airport? If so, that seems timed.

jmo

In my pre-corporate-mental-break life I regularly traveled for business. I’d find myself outside of that specific hotel at 7am (or earlier) regularly for:

- to go for a walk and call my family before they got their day started (school, work)
- to grab coffee or breakfast because that specific Hilton’s dining area (most of which is where the glass windows are) was often too busy with other business travelers
- because we were meeting in the Chrysler building and I had to make the walk a few blocks over

Our meetings typically started at 7:30 or 8am. Any travel time was treated preciously.

I’ve seen people question the choice of Hilton as there are better ‘brands’ in mid town. But that’s a very nice Hilton property, it’s well maintained and the staff goes above and beyond.

Hope they figure this out.

 

[Inthedetails]

I suspect the shooter was a relative of a patient who died who blames United Healthcare for denying a service.

Although there is no evidence of that at this time, this is a not uncommon occurrence. Hospital and doctor's office shootings are well documented with similar motives.

If this is a hit, I would expect someone closer to CEO's circle.

jmo

 

[Cryptic]

Curious what he was doing outside the hotel at 7am - getting into a car for the airport? If so, that seems timed.

jmo

Good question.

The VIP meeting was scheduled at 8:00. He was apparently approaching the hotel at 7:00. Perhaps he is a jogging / running type CEO?

Though one hour to shower, dress and prepare for a VIP meeting seems crunched, perhaps jogging is habitual for him and his way to relax? Likewise, he may of been slated for a later appearance time than the possible 8:00 a.m. warm up events ala "Save the best for last"

 

[Inthedetails]

In my pre-corporate-mental-break life I regularly traveled for business. I’d find myself outside of that specific hotel at 7am (or earlier) regularly for:

- to go for a walk and call my family before they got their day started (school, work)
- to grab coffee or breakfast because that specific Hilton’s dining area (most of which is where the glass windows are) was often too busy with other business travelers
- because we were meeting in the Chrysler building and I had to make the walk a few blocks over

Our meetings typically started at 7:30 or 8am. Any travel time was treated preciously.

I’ve seen people question the choice of Hilton as there are better ‘brands’ in mid town. But that’s a very nice Hilton property, it’s well maintained and the staff goes above and beyond.

Hope they figure this out.

I hear ya. I live in the city and am very familiar with the area.

jmo

 

[MassGuy]

If this is a hit, I would expect someone closer to CEO's circle.

jmo

The thing is, if it was someone close to his circle, the location of the attack is super weird.

He lives in Minnesota, and it’s much safer to carry out this murder there than in a city that has more surveillance cameras than most places on earth.

Police Hunt for Gunman After UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Is Killed in Midtown Manhattan

The executive, Brian Thompson, was shot in what the police described as a “brazen targeted attack” outside a hotel where the company was holding an investor meeting. The assailant was last spotted in Central Park, investigators said at a news conference.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Elley Mae]

In my pre-corporate-mental-break life I regularly traveled for business. I’d find myself outside of that specific hotel at 7am (or earlier) regularly for:

- to go for a walk and call my family before they got their day started (school, work)
- to grab coffee or breakfast because that specific Hilton’s dining area (most of which is where the glass windows are) was often too busy with other business travelers
- because we were meeting in the Chrysler building and I had to make the walk a few blocks over

Our meetings typically started at 7:30 or 8am. Any travel time was treated preciously.

I’ve seen people question the choice of Hilton as there are better ‘brands’ in mid town. But that’s a very nice Hilton property, it’s well maintained and the staff goes above and beyond.

Hope they figure this out.

From what I’ve read he was walking to the hilton for 8:00 conference he was a speaker.

Jmo

 

[Cryptic]

self delete

 

[arielilane]

@BrianEntin

The CEO of UnitedHealthcare was killed in a Midtown New York City shooting.Brian Thompson, 50, was shot just before 7 a.m. The shooting is being investigated as a possibly targeted hit.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1864312093161181301

New York City Police say UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot in the leg and chest. He was transported to Mount Sinai West in critical condition, where he later died. No arrests at this time, investigation is still ongoing.