UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in NYC

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside the Hilton Midtown hotel in New York City shortly before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Authorities report that Thompson was shot in the chest by a gunman who had been waiting for him, and the suspect fled the scene on a bicycle after the shooting. Thompson was in New York for an investor conference and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai Hospital shortly after the incident. Minnesota political leaders expressed their shock and condolences, highlighting Thompson's significance in the community. The United States Department of Justice had recently filed a lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare, raising concerns about potential antitrust issues. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, but police have not yet located the suspect.