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Brian Thompson<\/strong>, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on December 4, 2024. Investigators believe the incident was a targeted attack, according to CNN<\/a><\/em>. The 50-year-old was struck in the chest by a bullet fired from about 20 feet away while heading to the Hilton Hotel for the company\u2019s annual investor conference.<\/span><\/p>\n A statement from a Hilton Hotel representative addressed the tragedy to CNN<\/a><\/em>: \u00a0\u201cWe are deeply saddened by this morning\u2019s events in the area and our thoughts are with all affected by the tragedy. Additional questions should be directed to the New York Police Department.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As authorities search for the shooter and investigate the motive, here\u2019s more about the late Brian Thompson:<\/span><\/p>\n Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa in 1997 with a bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration, according to\u00a0<\/span>CBS News<\/span><\/i><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Based in Minnesota, Thompson spent over 20 years working at UnitedHealthcare. He became CEO in 2021 after holding various leadership roles within the company, as reported by the New York Post<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>. His work made him a key figure in the healthcare industry.<\/span><\/p>\n Thompson\u2019s successful career contributed to an estimated net worth of $42.9 million, per WallMine<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Thompson is survived by his wife, Paulette Thompson, 51, and their two children. Speaking to \u00a0<\/span>NBC<\/span><\/i><\/a>, Paulette revealed her husband had previously mentioned receiving threats. \u201cBasically, I don\u2019t know, a lack of coverage? I don\u2019t know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him,\u201d<\/span>\u00a0she shared.<\/span><\/p>\n The shocking nature of Thompson\u2019s death has left his family, friends, and colleagues reeling. As the investigation continues, the health industry mourns the loss of a respected leader taken too soon.<\/span><\/p>\n \n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<\/blockquote>\n
Brian Thompson Graduted University in 1997<\/b><\/h2>\n
Brian Thompson Worked in Minnesota for UnitedHealthCare<\/b><\/h2>\n
Brian Thompson\u2019s Net Worth<\/b><\/h2>\n
Brian Thompson is Survived by Family<\/h2>\n