Crime
Video shows medics performing CPR on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after he fatally shot outside New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan
A video has surfaced showing medics performing CPR on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson moments after he was fatally shot outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:46 a.m. on Wednesday as Thompson, 50, was arriving at the New York Hilton Midtown for a scheduled conference.
According to police reports, a masked suspect, believed to have been lying in wait for Thompson, opened fire, striking him multiple times. The gunman then fled eastbound on 6th Avenue, evading capture.
Emergency responders rushed Thompson to Mount Sinai Hospital in critical condition, but despite lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
Authorities continue to investigate the targeted attack, which has sent shockwaves through the business community and beyond.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:46 a.m., just hours before an investor meeting scheduled to take place at the hotel.
Authorities report that a masked suspect fired at Thompson, striking him in the chest.
Emergency responders transported him to a hospital in critical condition, but he succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.
The suspected gunman, described as wearing a cream-colored jacket, a black face mask, and black and white sneakers, fled the scene on a bicycle and remains at large.
Witness accounts indicate the suspect had been seen loitering in the area prior to the shooting.
According to sources, the assailant appeared to spot Thompson on the street before firing “from a distance.”
Thompson, a 20-year veteran of UnitedHealthcareโs parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was scheduled to speak at the investor meeting later that morning.
The company had commenced the event at 8:00 a.m., but it was abruptly halted following the tragic news.
“Weโre dealing with a very serious situation,” an official reportedly announced to attendees. “Weโre going to have to bring the event to a close… I hope youโll understand.”
Thompson was appointed CEO of UnitedHealthcare, the largest health insurance provider in the United States, in April 2021.
Throughout his career, he had overseen key divisions of the company, including Medicare and retirement programs.
As of now, law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No motive has been confirmed, though preliminary reports suggest it may have been a targeted attack.
UnitedHealth Group has not yet issued a detailed statement regarding Thompsonโs death but expressed condolences and support for his family and colleagues. The incident has left the healthcare industry and corporate community in shock.
Crime
Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin Fatally Stabs Mother Zoya Shablykin and Three Others at Key Peninsula Home
Five people, including the suspect, are dead following a violent stabbing incident and subsequent deputy-involved shooting Tuesday morning in the 14000 block of 87th Avenue Court Northwest near Gig Harbor, according to the Pierce County Sheriffโs Office (PCSO).
Authorities identified the suspect as 32-year-old Aleksandr Aleksand Shablykin.
Investigators say the incident began as a reported protection order violation and escalated into a deadly stabbing attack in a residential cul-de-sac.
Dispatchers received the first 911 call at approximately 8:41 a.m. reporting an โorder violation in progress.โ According to the sheriffโs office, an adult male had gone to a residence despite a no-contact protection order involving a female occupant of the home.
Deputies later clarified that although a protection order had been granted, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect and therefore was not legally enforceable at the time.
Deputies were en route to serve the order when the situation rapidly escalated.
At approximately 9:30 a.m., additional emergency calls reported that the man was actively stabbing individuals outside the home. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with at least one victim attacked in the middle of the street in front of multiple bystanders.
A deputy arrived on scene minutes later.
According to Officer Shelbie Boyd, spokesperson for the Pierce County Force Investigation Team (PCFIT), gunfire was reported at 9:33 a.m.
โWe have the adult male suspect who was shot by the deputy,โ Boyd said during a press briefing.
Shablykin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the exchange of gunfire but confirmed that the investigation remains active.
Deputies located four adult victims at the scene.
Three were pronounced dead at the residence. A fourth victim was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to their injuries.
One of the victims was identified as 52-year-old Zoya Shablykin, the suspectโs mother.
Authorities stated that relationships between the suspect and the additional victims remain under investigation.
Witness accounts suggest that neighbors may have intervened in an attempt to stop the attack.
Court records linked to the residence show that in April 2025, Zoya Shablykin petitioned for a protection order against her adult son. The order was granted in May.
In her petition, she alleged ongoing threats, harassment, and erratic behavior, including prior physical aggression. The filing referenced concerns about his mental health and stated he had previously pushed and threatened her.
The protection order prohibited the son from possessing weapons and from coming within 1,000 feet of his mother, her home, vehicle, or workplace. The order also required him to comply with a treatment plan and prescribed medications.
Investigators confirmed that although the order had been approved by the court, it had not yet been formally served to the suspect at the time of the incident. Deputies were attempting to serve the documentation when the stabbing occurred.
Court records indicate Shablykin had multiple prior contacts with law enforcement dating back to 2020, primarily involving traffic-related offenses, including driving without a valid license and refusing to identify himself during traffic stops. Records reflect at least 14 separate cases. A 2023 trespassing charge was dismissed.
A family acquaintance told media outlets that other immediate family members were not present at the residence during the attack and were safe elsewhere at the time of the incident.
The Pierce County Sheriffโs Office and the Pierce County Force Investigation Team are continuing to investigate both the stabbing deaths and the deputy-involved shooting. Authorities have not yet released the names of the additional victims pending notification of next of kin.
Officials described the event as a tragic escalation of a domestic situation that unfolded rapidly despite law enforcement response efforts.
Further updates are expected as the investigation proceeds.