Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealth’s insurance unit, was fatally shot in the chest Wednesday morning outside the Hilton hotel downtown, the New York Post and Bloomberg reported, citing police sources.
UnitedHealth did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.
UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty said the company hosted its own investor day on Wednesday, which was closed ahead of schedule due to a “very serious medical condition” with a member of its team.
The New York City Police Department’s deputy commissioner’s office said a man was shot in front of 13356 Street in the north downtown area.
The NYPD said he was taken to Mount Sinai West in critical condition before he was later pronounced dead.
There are no arrests at this time, and the investigation is active and ongoing. The ministry said that identifying the deceased person is now awaiting appropriate notification of the family.
