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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 UnitedHealthcare’s 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.
“We’re dealing with a very serious situation,” an official reportedly announced to attendees. “We’re going to have to bring the event to a close… I hope you’ll 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 Thompson’s death but expressed condolences and support for his family and colleagues. The incident has left the healthcare industry and corporate community in shock.
HOUSTON – A large law enforcement response was launched Monday afternoon following reports of an active shooter near the Harris County criminal justice complex in Downtown Houston.
According to authorities, the incident began shortly after 12:30 p.m. near 1115 Congress Street, in the vicinity of the Harris County Family Law Center.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots — with some accounts estimating as many as 30 rounds fired in rapid succession.
More than 40 officers from the Houston Police Department, including members of HPD Special Operations, converged on the scene.
Officials confirmed that a Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy was shot in the shoulder during the exchange.
The deputy was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
The suspect, who exchanged gunfire with officers, was also struck multiple times.
Authorities confirmed that the individual was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving medical care.
The identity and motive of the suspect have not yet been disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the shooting took place inside or outside the courthouse building.
A witness employed with the juvenile probation department told that they heard at least eight shots ring out near the courthouse.
Another witness, present at the courthouse for jury duty, said they were instructed to “get down on the floor and cover their heads” during the lockdown.
The area surrounding the courthouse was immediately cordoned off by law enforcement, and the public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
Multiple agencies are working jointly to secure the scene and gather evidence.
Further updates are expected as officials release more information regarding the suspect’s condition, possible charges, and the circumstances leading up to the shooting.