Minnesota CEO Fatally Shot

New York, Dec. 4, 2024 – Investigators are searching for the killer of Minnesota resident and United Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Brian Thompson, who was shot outside a New York City hotel while preparing for his company’s annual investor conference.

   A $10,000 reward was posted for information leading to the capture of Thompson’s killer, a masked gunman who fled into the city after shooting Thompson, age 50, in the leg and chest early Wednesday morning.

Thompson’s wife, Paulette, told police her husband had been receiving threats, according to a national news report.