Shock in Manhattan: CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in brutal attack!

Shock in Manhattan: CEO Brian Thompson shot dead in brutal attack!

In a shocking incident, Brian Thompson, the chief executive of US insurance company UnitedHealthcare, was shot dead in a targeted assassination attempt in Manhattan this morning. The incident occurred at the Hilton Hotel, where Thompson was on his way to an investor press conference. According to police reports, the perpetrator was masked and ambushed the 50-year-old manager before firing at him at least twice. Thompson was taken to Mount Sinai West Hospital immediately after the shooting, where he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m., the NYPD said in a news conference.

Planned attack and escape of the perpetrator

The attacker, who was equipped with a weapon with a silencer, appeared to be able to easily restart a jammed weapon, indicating that he had extensive knowledge of firearms. This was the conclusion drawn by a spokesman for the NYPD, who also emphasized the precise planning and targeted nature of the attack. While police have launched an intensive manhunt for the fugitive, a $10,000 bounty has been offered for information about his identity, both the Crown and CNN report.

The relatives and the company are in mourning. UnitedHealth Group expressed shock at the loss and called Thompson a "highly respected colleague." His wife explained that there had been “several threats” against him recently. She said she was deeply moved by the loss of her husband, who was a loving father to her two sons. She also reported on the uncertainty and worries that the threats had brought to her family. This information confirmed speculation about a possible motive behind the brutal crime as police continue to work to solve the case.