Crime
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed outside Hilton hotel in Midtown
No arrests have been made, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealth, was fatally shot in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning in what authorities describe as a targeted attack.
The incident occurred around 6:46 a.m. outside the Hilton hotel on 6th Avenue.
According to police sources, a masked suspect approached Thompson and fired a single shot to his chest before fleeing eastbound.
Emergency responders transported Thompson to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the incident, and preliminary reports suggest that Thompson was deliberately targeted.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing a cream-colored jacket, a black face mask, black and white sneakers, and carrying a grey backpack.
Witnesses reported seeing the suspect loitering near the Hilton hotel on 6th Avenue prior to the incident.
Police sources confirmed that the suspect was not a registered guest at the hotel, though it remains unclear if he had any other connection to the location.
According to investigators, the suspect opened fire upon spotting Thompson, shooting from a distance and striking him multiple times.
After the shooting, the suspect fled the scene via the Ziegfeld alleyway, escaping on a bicycle.
Brian Thompson, who had been with UnitedHealth for two decades, was appointed CEO in 2021. Before taking on the leadership role, Thompson led the company’s government programs division, overseeing Medicare and retirement initiatives.
Brian Thompson is survived by his wife, Paulette “Pauley” Thompson, 51, and their two children. The family resides in a $1.5 million home in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
Pauley, a devoted mother of two, is a seasoned physical therapist with more than 20 years of experience, currently practicing with Park Nicollet Health Services.
Originally from Webster City, Iowa, she earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa in 1999, the same institution her late husband attended.
Known for her warm and family-centered demeanor, Pauley has shared heartfelt moments on social media, showcasing treasured family vacations and expressing her love for spending time with her children, friends, and loved ones. Her dedication to her family and profession has been a cornerstone of her life.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact authorities.
Authorities in Omaha are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a police officer critically injured and a suspect in custody.
According to the Omaha Police Department, the incident began shortly after 6:00 a.m. when officers were dispatched to the QuikTrip gas station at 11910 West Dodge Road following a 911 call that was placed and then disconnected.
Dispatchers reported that a male individual at the location was using the store’s phone and harassing customers.
When an officer arrived on scene, an encounter occurred, during which the officer was shot in the head.
The suspect then fled the scene.
Additional units immediately responded, securing the area and calling for SWAT assistance.
The wounded officer was transported Code 3 Trauma to CHI Health Bergan Mercy Hospital, where he remains under medical care.
Following a brief search, officers located the suspect at a nearby McDonald’s restaurant, where witnesses reported hearing him yelling about the shooting.
The suspect was found near the drive-thru window and was taken into custody at gunpoint without further incident.
Medics were called to evaluate the suspect, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the hand.
Authorities also recovered the suspect’s vehicle, which contained a security placard and a bulletproof vest.
The Omaha Police Department has not yet released the names of the officer or the suspect, and the investigation remains active.