UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot outside Manhattan hotel

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Brian Thompson was "targeted" by a masked suspect who shot him in the back ahead of an investor meeting.

Thompson was named chief executive of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.He earned $10.2m (£8m) in the role last year.

The victim had been staying at another hotel, the Marriott, down the road, according to police sources.

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Published On: 2024-12-04 @ 17:10:22 (17 hours ago)

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