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Murder of US insurance boss: Suspect sees himself as a hero”!
A suspect has been arrested in New York after the CEO of a major insurer was shot. Motives and manifesto examined.
Murder of US insurance boss: Suspect sees himself as a hero”!
A tragic crime occurred in New York that made headlines around the world: The CEO of the billion-dollar US insurer United Healthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot dead in front of a hotel in midtown Manhattan. This happened on the morning of last Wednesday when Thompson was shot in the back by an unknown assailant. The attacker fled on a bicycle after committing the crime. Thompson was later pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital after being admitted with serious injuries.
The police have arrested a 26-year-old suspect who, according to initial findings, sees himself as a hero. According to a report in the New York Times and CNN, this man goes by the name Luigi M. and saw the act as a "symbolic blow" against corruption in the industry. When he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, police found a handwritten manifesto believed to be evidence of his motivation. Chilling details also include that the suspect was carrying a fake ID linked to the perpetrator, as well as a weapon that could have been made with a 3D printer and clothing similar to what the killer wore.
Assassination or resistance?
Five days after the murder, the suspect was caught after surveillance videos and witness statements led police to him. Investigators believe the 26-year-old acted alone and has no previous criminal history. The shots at the crime scene had words such as “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” written on the bullet casings, which critics of the health care industry have interpreted as an expression of their frustration with the profit-driven policies of insurance companies, as well NZZ reported.
The New York Police Department expresses serious concerns that the arrested man could be viewed as a “martyr,” inspiring imitators. Investigators continue to attempt to fully uncover the motive behind this targeted assassination as the city and insurance industry mourn the loss of one of their leaders. The country remains shocked by the violence amid a sector often criticized.