Brian Thompson's Tragic Death Brings Industry Mourning and Criticism of Insurance Practices

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically killed in a "brazen, targeted attack" in New York City. The shooting took place outside the Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan, just before an investor conference, where a masked assailant shot him multiple times, leading to his death shortly thereafter in the hospital[1][2][3][4][5]. The attacker managed to flee, leading to an ongoing investigation by the New York Police Department, which has confirmed the details but abstained from identifying Thompson until his family had been informed[3][4]. Following the incident, UnitedHealth cut short its investor conference, and condolences poured in from various industry leaders, highlighting both the sorrow over losing a visionary leader and the criticism directed toward the practices of health insurers[1][2].