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.
Crime
Genesis Jones and Dominic Jackson killed after mass shooting in Richmond Shockoe Bottom neighborhood
Richmond, Va. — Richmond Police Department Chief Rick Edwards confirmed that nine adults were shot during a deadly early morning incident in the Shockoe Bottom neighborhood that investigators believe began as a physical altercation before escalating into gunfire.
According to Chief Edwards, an officer assigned to the area shortly after 2:45 a.m. observed what appeared to be a large fight in progress, with vehicles traveling at high speeds nearby.
Within seconds, the officer encountered an adult female suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The victim was later identified by family members as 23-year-old Genesis Jones of Petersburg. Relatives stated she had been in Shockoe Bottom celebrating her brother’s birthday when gunfire erupted.
Sources indicated that Jones was not involved in the altercation and is believed to have been an innocent bystander walking through the area when she was struck.
Officers subsequently located a second victim, identified as 42-year-old Dominic Jackson of Henrico, who was also suffering from a gunshot wound. He, too, was pronounced dead at the scene.
In addition to the two fatalities, officers found four other individuals with what were initially described as non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
They were transported to area hospitals by the Richmond Ambulance Authority. Authorities later determined that three additional individuals arrived at local hospitals by private vehicle seeking treatment.
In total, seven surviving victims were hospitalized.
Police reported that one adult male remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, while the remaining six sustained injuries not considered life-threatening. All nine victims are adults ranging in age from 23 to 42.
Chief Edwards stated that preliminary findings indicate a fight broke out in the middle of the street in the 000 block of North 18th Street.
Individuals reportedly intervened in the altercation, at which point multiple people began firing weapons.
The shooting prompted the closure of several streets in the Shockoe Bottom area as investigators processed what officials described as a large and complex crime scene.
Roadways were blocked from 17th and Main streets to 19th and Main streets, as well as around 18th and Franklin streets. Bullet damage was visible on multiple vehicles, indicating collateral impact from the gunfire.
Forensic teams are expected to remain on scene for an extended period collecting evidence. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and other technological resources to reconstruct the sequence of events.
Detectives are also conducting witness interviews and examining damaged vehicles as part of the ongoing investigation.
At this time, authorities have not released information regarding any suspects.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Major Crimes Detective J. DeBoard at 804-646-6795 or call Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips Crime Stoppers mobile application.