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Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

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[-] kreskin@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago

Has anyone in law enforcement even done the first step here and put together a list of people who might have a reason to kill this guy? Lets get with the program here, cops.

[-] medgremlin@midwest.social 19 points 1 week ago

The company already has a list. They can just look through their denied claims pile... That shouldn't be too hard.

... Oh wait, that list is millions of people long.

[-] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 18 points 1 week ago

10% of the country is gonna be one hell of a perp walk.

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[-] DrDickHandler@lemmy.world 17 points 1 week ago

CEOs around the world scrambling to hire security.

[-] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Omg, this news just keeps getting more interesting.

I’m not saying I support these actions, but omg I want to know more!

The headline screams of the emperor having no clothes.

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[-] drmoose@lemmy.world 14 points 1 week ago
[-] tiefling 14 points 1 week ago

"it's personnel, bitch"

[-] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 13 points 1 week ago

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive.

Ummmm, real solid police work here. Although motive might be hard to narrow down, its not like this was a popular CEO.

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