THE suspected shooter who murdered the CEO of UnitedHealthcare outside a New York City hotel in a brazen targeted attack has been pictured in harrowing surveillance footage.
The masked killer waited for CEO Brian Thompson, 50, to arrive for an investor conference in Midtown Manhattan before opening fire.
The suspected shooter who murdered UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been pictured in harrowing surveillance footageNYPD
UnitedHealth GroupBrian Thompson was fatally shot as he walked into the New York Hilton Midtown on Wednesday morning[/caption]
Witnesses say the shooter milled around the scene and pulled a gun as soon as Thompson arrivedNYPD
The U.S. SunThompson was set to speak at an investor conference[/caption]
Thompson was shot in the back and leg just after 6:45 am Wednesday as he walked into the New York Hilton Midtown, the New York Police Department said.
Disturbing surveillance images show the moment a masked and hooded shooter pulled a gun on the CEO and fired the fatal shots.
He snuck up behind Thompson and emptied a round of shots into his back before running away to a nearby e-bike.
He jetted away from the scene and was last seen near Central Park on Central Park Drive.
The shooter is a light skin man who is about six feet tall with a slim build.
He appeared to be wearing a dark hoodie and dark pants and had on a gray backpack.
The New York Police Department has sparked a city-wide search for the killer, and a $10,000 reward is being offered for anyone with information on the murder.
Thompson traveled from his home in Minnesota to meet with investors for an 8 am conference at the hotel.
He walked across the street from the hotel where he was staying without security detail to show up early and prepare when he was attacked.
The meeting went on for about an hour until attendees became distracted by the growing police presence outside, Bloomberg News reported.
Eventually, Andrew Witty, CEO of parent company UnitedHealth Group, told attendees they were dealing with a “very serious medical situation” and dismissed the crowd.
MANHUNT LAUNCHED
So far, cops have recovered an abandoned cell phone in an alleyway while retracing the shooter’s steps, and they’re processing it now for forensic clues.
The killer got away with a bike that has GPS, and cops are working with a company to track where he is headed.
Witnesses said the gunfire was quiet, but police said they’re unable to determine whether a silencer was used.
When asked if the shooter appeared to be a professional, the NYPD said he seemed to know what he was doing.
Thompson has been in New York City since Monday, and detectives are investigating how the shooter was able to track his movements.
However, it was public knowledge that he would host the event, at which he was expected to announce that the company was looking forward to a profitable 2025.
Thompson was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, which is a division of UnitedHealth Group. He was appointed to this position in April 2021.
Before becoming CEO, Thompson held various leadership roles within UnitedHealth Group, including positions in finance and operations.
His background included extensive experience in the healthcare industry, particularly in areas related to health insurance and managed care.
WNYWCops desperately performed CPR before taking Thompson to a nearby hospital[/caption]
ReutersCops are seen investigating the scene in one of New York City’s busiest neighborhoods[/caption]
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