UnitedHealth Exec Fatally Shot While in NYC for Investor Conference, Reports Say

Core Insights - Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in New York City during an investor conference, which may have been a targeted attack [1][2] - UnitedHealth Group's shares increased by approximately 0.4% following the incident [4] - The investor day activities for UnitedHealth Group were scheduled to start at 8 a.m., but were concluded early due to the serious medical situation involving Thompson [3] Company Overview - Brian Thompson joined UnitedHealth Group in 2004 and became CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021 [5] - The shooting occurred near a Hilton hotel, approximately five blocks south of Central Park [2] Incident Details - The New York Police Department reported that Thompson was found with gunshot wounds to his leg and chest at 6:46 a.m. and was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital [4]