In a shocking turn of events that has sent ripples across the Atlantic, a prominent American businessman has met a tragic end.
Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance division, was fatally shot in a brazen daylight attack in the heart of New York City, United States.
The incident unfolded on Wednesday morning outside the prestigious Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
Eyewitness accounts paint a horrifying picture of a masked gunman, skilled in the use of firearms, approaching Thompson and opening fire. Despite desperate attempts by emergency services to save his life, the businessman succumbed to his injuries.
Thompson is survived by his wife, Paulette ‘Pauley’ Thompson, and two children, who reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
The motive behind the attack remains shrouded in mystery. However, U.S. law enforcement officials suspect that Thompson was the intended target. The NYPD has launched a full-scale investigation and is offering a substantial reward for information leading to the arrest of the assailant.
Thompson leaves behind his wife Paulette ‘Pauley’ Thompson, 51, and two children in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
