New York: America's New York state has once again been shaken by a major murder. According to information received from the police, United Healthcare's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Brian Thompson was shot dead outside a hotel in Manhattan city on Wednesday morning. An officer associated with the investigation of the case gave this information on the condition of not mentioning the name.
The 50-year-old man was shot outside the Hilton around 6:45 a.m. before the gunman fled, police said. Police said the injured was taken to a nearby hospital, but he could not be saved. When the information came to light that the person killed was not a common man but the Chief Executive Officer of United Healthcare, there was a stir. It is being told that 'United Healthcare', the insurance arm of the healthcare sector giant 'United Health Group Inc', was to hold an annual meeting with investors in New York City on Wednesday morning. That's why he had come here.
Was serving in the same company for 20 years
According to the information, before becoming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of United Healthcare, Brian Thompson had also worked here as an employee. Thompson had been serving as CEO for more than three years. The company had given him this responsibility considering his work efficiency. With his hard work, he took the company far ahead. He was associated with the company since 2004. (AP)
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