Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reportedly said the 50-year-old executive was walking to UnitedHealthcare’s investor conference when an unknown gunman approached from behind and fired multiple rounds, striking him in the back and calf.
NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch addresses the media about the suspected attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
NYC Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch addresses the media about the suspected attack on UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Thompson was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital.

As reported by NBC, police described it as a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack.”