The head of the American insurance company UnitedHealthcare, Brian Thompson, was shot and killed in midtown Manhattan, New York, with the video of the violent attack circulating on social networks. As seen in the related video, the attacker – using a silenced gun – shoots Thompson in the back. In the meantime, the perpetrator of the attack was announced with 10,000 dollars. Video captures UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson’s fatal shooting in Midtown Manhattan.

Brian Thompson was fatally shot in the back outside the Hilton Hotel, where he was due to address a meeting with the company’s investors later in the day.

After being shot, the 50-year-old man was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, officials said.

“The offender arrived at the location on foot approximately five minutes prior to the victim’s arrival. He is standing along the line of the building as other people pass in front of him,” the NYPD spokesman said, citing information and surveillance video.

The gunman “approached the victim from behind and shot him in the back,” according to police. “The assailant then walked towards the victim and continued to shoot. It appears that the gun malfunctions briefly and starts firing again.”

After killing Thompson, the gunman fled “to the north.” The shooter continued walking until he got on an e-Citi electric bike and headed north toward Central Park, police said. Three 9mm bullets and three 9mm shell casings were found at the crime scene.

‘We are devastated’: Thompson’s wife calls his killing ‘senseless’

Brian Thompson’s wife described her husband’s death as “senseless,” according to CNN.

“We are devastated to hear of the senseless killing of our beloved Brian,” said Paulette Thompson.

“Brian was an incredibly loving, generous, talented man who truly lived life to the fullest and touched so many lives. Most importantly, Brian was an incredibly loving father to our two sons and we will miss him dearly,” Paulette added. “We appreciate your wishes and ask for complete privacy as our family experiences this difficult time.”

Who was Brian Thompson?

Thompson was one of the company’s most senior executives. He was appointed chief executive of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021. He earned $10.2m (£8m) working for the company last year. He himself appeared regularly at investor events.

Thompson graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor’s degree in business in 1997. He worked at PwC before joining UnitedHealth.

He himself worked at the company for about 20 years. He started at the insurer in 2004 and has held several leadership roles, including CEO of the company’s government programs division.

UnitedHealthcare is the largest private insurance company in the United States. The insurance unit he headed is expected to generate $280 billion in revenue this year.

UnitedHealth Group immediately canceled a meeting with investors after the news of the shooting, according to US media.

Photographs of the suspect

New York Police posted photos on X that allegedly captured the alleged perpetrator of the attack on Thompson