Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance group in the United States, was shot outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan in the early morning of the 4th. He died after being sent to the hospital at the age of 50. New York City police said it was a targeted and deliberate attack, and his widow also said she had received threats. The police offered a reward of 10,000 yuan to apprehend the gunman. The investigation is still ongoing.

According to UnitedHealthcare’s official website, Thompson will take over as UnitedHealthcare’s CEO of Insurance in April 2021. Since joining the company in 2004, he has led government programs and was responsible for UnitedHealth’s health insurance and retirement plans. Prior to joining the firm, Thompson spent six years at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Minneapolis. Thompson has served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare since 2021.

UnitedHealth Group said in a statement: “We are deeply saddened and shocked by the passing of our close friend and colleague Thompson. He was a deeply respected colleague and friend to everyone.” City Police Chief Jessica Tisch described the death The shooting was a “bold and highly targeted attack.” Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she has directed state police to fully assist in the investigation.