Man sought in UnitedHealthcare shooting may have traveled to NYC from Atlanta last month
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As the manhunt continues, officials say the gunman who killed Brian Thompson, 50, may have traveled to New York City from Atlanta by bus last month.

Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

  • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
    41·
    14 days ago

    He wrote Deny, defend, depose on the bullets. That’s him speaking the language that the insurance industry uses. I would say that broadly, we know his motive. Who the company denied a claim for is the only real question here.

      • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
        4·
        14 days ago

        No I don’t think it has anything to do with Palestine, and everything to do with this book

        https://delaydenydefend.com/

        He switched delay to depose to send a clear message to the insurance industry. That message being, “there’s a fourth step that you fuckers have forgotten in your three step strategy.”

        • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
          16·
          14 days ago

          Maybe you should have at least read the name of the URL. I didn’t say that this has anything to do with Palestine.

          Please, if you’re not going to read the article, at least read the name of the URL and then respond to me accordingly.

          • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
            3·
            14 days ago

            I see what you are asking now. I can absolutely see that could be someone who was pro-palestinian setting ballot boxes on fire. It could be a false flag, but I’m not convinced either way.

            This guy didn’t have a good familiarity with his weapon. If he had test fired before he killed the CEO, he would have known that the spring on the gun was too strong for the ammo he was carrying and been able to swap one of the two out for a cleaner hit. That fact alone pretty much rules out a hired hitman. I’m no hitman, and I have much better familiarity with all my weapons than this guy seems to have had with his.