NY - UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot in Midtown.
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Thompson's wife, Paulette, told NBC News that he had received some threats, though she did not know any specifics.
"Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage?" she said, according to the network. "I don't know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him."
"Basically, I don’t know, a lack of coverage?" she said, according to the network. "I don't know details. I just know that he said there were some people that had been threatening him."
If, as it increasingly appears, this was a professional hit, the perpetrator probably has no fingerprints or DNA on file. He probably used a burner phone paid for with a fake credit card, and used a stolen e-bike (or at least paid with a stolen card). This person entered Central Park wearing all black with a backpack and blue mask, but likely walked out dressed completely different. The gun was probably stolen and is now at the bottom of the East River or Hudson river. If seen leaving Central Park, he probably has a generic non-threatening appearance.
DNA evidence, fingerprints, and a travel history may be useful in an eventual trial, but are likely not going to be useful in identifying this individual. For all we know, this person may have taken a cab from central park to one of the three main airports and be out of the country by now.
I had originally thought the murderer was a disgruntled person mad at the company. But I would expect that sort of person to shoot the victim not face-to-face, not from behind. I also would not expect a silencer to be used.
DNA evidence, fingerprints, and a travel history may be useful in an eventual trial, but are likely not going to be useful in identifying this individual. For all we know, this person may have taken a cab from central park to one of the three main airports and be out of the country by now.
I had originally thought the murderer was a disgruntled person mad at the company. But I would expect that sort of person to shoot the victim not face-to-face, not from behind. I also would not expect a silencer to be used.
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"Thompson’s wife, Paulette Thompson, told NBC News that the executive told her 'there were some people that had been threatening him.' She said she didn't have details, but suggested they may have involved issues with insurance coverage.''
Odd. Wouldn't LE have told her just to say "no comment?"
I would think family members would have details, since they could be at risk.
Odd. Wouldn't LE have told her just to say "no comment?"
I would think family members would have details, since they could be at risk.
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These are additional images of the suspect sought in connection to this morning's homicide. If you have any information about this incident, the suspect, or his location please contact @NYPDTips at 1(800)577-TIPS.
rsbmIn May, the City of Hollywood Firefighters’ Pension Fund initiated a complaint against Thompson and other executives, accusing the CEO of failing to tell investors about the federal probe before he unloaded over 31 percent of his stock, taking in $15.1 million in proceeds.
In legal documents, the fund said Thompson and other company execs sold over $117 million worth of UnitedHealth common stock during the four-month period when insiders knew about the federal antitrust investigation but the public did not.
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, America's largest state public pension fund, then joined that complaint in October and filed an amendment seeking a jury trial against the UnitedHealth execs including Thompson.
UnitedHealthcare CEO was facing a DoJ probe when he was executed
Thompson, 50, was shot dead in what NYPD officials believe was a targeted attack as he exited the Hilton hotel on his way to an investor conference.www.dailymail.co.uk
Certainly, could be motive?
If so, its not justified, though.
Not blaming those involved in filed complaint... Just know that people dont want their financials messed with ...jmo
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Oh these are good shots! Wondering where they were taken...
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Investigators are likely analyzing key pieces of evidence related to the weapon used to kill the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on Wednesday morning.
Shell casings and the bullets left behind at the scene can give investigators crucial information, CNN security correspondent Josh Campbell said.
Shell casings and the bullets left behind at the scene can give investigators crucial information, CNN security correspondent Josh Campbell said.
My first thought was a restaurant or cafe of sorts, maybe. It looks like he's standing at a counter and there is seating behind him - moo
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He's not wearing gloves either.
I hope you're right about him being in custody later today.
This person needs to be apprehended, as we all know. Makes you wonder if he's done this before. jmo
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My hunch the bike was stolen and likely not today but previously. Citibike racks are everywhere in the city. And I think it was dumped as soon as he got to a good spot in the park to walk away from it.
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Food packets on counter.
Pretty good pictures. He will be caught soon, I hope.
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Such clear pictures! Now I am convinced that this was a hit ordered by someone in his inner circle (personal or business). Why else would they order the hit to be done in NYC with so many cameras and people around instead of in his home turf of Minnesota where you have neither? This was a lot riskier to carry off in NYC. Seems like they were trying to make it seem like a random shooting or some disgruntled mentally ill person or something.
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Yes, I was waiting for images like this, and I think there will be more.
I’d be very surprised if we’re still talking about a manhunt at this time tomorrow.
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Wide set eyes, straight nose....I wonder if they can enhance? But probably not enough for identifying features.
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