UnitedHealthcare CEO killed in ‘brazen’ NYC shooting: Person of interest photo released

Images of a male person of interest “wanted for questioning” as part of the ongoing investigation into the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson were published by the New York City Police Department on Thursday.

“The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public’s help–if you have any information about this case, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477),” the NYPD said on X. “There is a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.”

The UnitedHealthcare CEO’s alleged killer is seen smiling in new surveillance images released by the NYPD. | Fox News Weather

Thompson was killed Wednesday morning after an unidentified individual fired at him outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where parent company UnitedHealth Group was slated to hold an event for investors, Fox News reported.

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The event, which was called off, was supposed to give investors an update on UnitedHealth Group’s “long-term strategic growth priorities and its efforts to advance high-quality health care, including through a continued focus on improving the consumer experience and expanding value-based care,” according to a November press release.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the shooting that killed Thompson as a “brazen, targeted attack” and said it “does not appear to be a random act of violence.” The shooter fled afterward and has yet to be caught. 

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UnitedHealth Group said in a statement it was “deeply saddened and shocked” by Thompson’s killing. 

“Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him,” the company said. “We are working closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him.”

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Thompson had been at the helm of the insurance arm of UnitedHealth Group for over three years. He was 50. 

This 2017 file photo of Brian Thompson was released via Businesswire when he was named chief executive officer of UnitedHealthcare Unit in 2017. (Businesswire / Fox News)

The segment offers various types of health insurance plans for individuals, businesses and others through its UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual, Medicare & Retirement, Community & State and Global units. 

Tens of millions of people in the U.S. get their health benefits through it. 

Danielle Wallace, Alexis McAdams and Eric Revell contributed to this report.