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.
A 7-year-old girl was killed and her mother injured Tuesday night after gunfire was directed into their northwest Atlanta home in what police describe as a drive-by shooting.
The victim has been identified by the Fulton County Medical Examiner as Zoey Price, who had recently celebrated her seventh birthday in December.
Authorities confirmed she is the youngest homicide victim recorded in the City of Atlanta so far in 2026.
According to the Atlanta Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9:45 p.m. to reports of shots fired at a residence in the 2200 block of Tiger Flowers Drive NW, near the intersection of Joe Louis Drive NW.
During a late-night press conference, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum stated that the shooting appears to have stemmed from an earlier dispute between two individuals. Investigators believe the disagreement occurred approximately 30 minutes before the gunfire erupted.
Chief Schierbaum said the suspect returned to the area and opened fire into the home, where the child and her 44-year-old mother were inside at the time.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds. In an effort to save the childโs life, officers transported Zoey Price in the back of a patrol vehicle to a nearby hospital. Despite those efforts, she was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.
Her mother was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released details regarding her current condition.
Chief Schierbaum stated that homicide detectives are actively pursuing leads and expressed confidence that investigators have identified the individual responsible.
โWe are going to arrest the individual who took a 7-year-old child from this city through senseless gun violence,โ Schierbaum said. โYou know who you are. If youโre watching this broadcast, turn yourself in. Because we are going to be coming to your home with an arrest warrant and we will take you into custody.โ
He further emphasized the departmentโs commitment to securing justice for the victim and the community.
โWe are coming for you. We are going to put you in jail and we are going to bring justice for this community,โ the chief added.
The fatal shooting has shaken residents in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, particularly given the young age of the victim. Investigators continue working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the earlier dispute and the events that led to the gunfire.
No arrests have been announced as of this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Atlanta Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.