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Police are set to deliver an update Wednesday morning, hours after UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a popular New York hotel.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey and Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny are scheduled to provide an update at 10:30 a.m. CT. (Watch live in the player above)
Thompson was shot and killed early Wednesday near the New York Hilton Midtown hotel by a gunman wearing all black clothing, authorities said.
Details on what exactly happened, however, weren’t immediately released, including information on what led up to the shooting, if anything.
Thompson was initially taken to a local hospital in critical condition but later died from his injuries, sources told NBC New York.
Police were searching for the gunman, who left the scene on foot wearing all black clothing, authorities said.
Thompson, 50, was named CEO for UnitedHealthcare, which is based in Minnesota, in April 2021, having served as a leader of numerous departments within the company prior, according to his bio on their site.
He worked for UnitedHealth Group starting in 2004.
UnitedHealthcare is the largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans in the country and also manages health insurance coverage for employers and state-and federally funded Medicaid programs.
UnitedHealthcare is the insurance arm of the health care giant UnitedHealth Group Inc., which is also based in Minnesota. The company was scheduled to have its annual meeting with investors Wednesday morning in New York City, according to a company media advisory.
“I’m afraid that we – some of you may know we’re dealing with very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” UnitedHealth Group staff said during the investor day, according to a transcript obtained by CNBC. “And as a result, I’m afraid we’re going to have to bring to a close the event today, which I’m sure you’ll understand.”