Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was shot dead by a masked gunman in front of a busy New York hotel. Shell casings found at the scene had the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose” written on them. Thompson was killed in a premeditated, targeted attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Despite known threats against him, Thompson did not travel with personal security. The gunman remains at large, and Thompson was struck at least once in the back and once in the right calf. Security video showed Thompson walking down the street in a blue suit when the gunman approached and opened fire from behind. Thompson stumbled forward as a witness ran to safety, and the gunman continued to fire as Thompson fell to the ground. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the attack as planned and targeted. This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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