Investigation Unfolds Following Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson**

Sat Jul 19 2025 01:53:14 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Investigation Unfolds Following Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson**

NYC police utilize facial recognition tech and cell phone evidence as they seek details on the suspect in the targeted killing of CEO Brian Thompson.**


The investigation into the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, raises questions about a potential motive as police focus on identifying the shooter through surveillance and ballistic evidence.**



The killing of Brian Thompson, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, has shocked the business community and prompted an extensive investigation by the New York City police. Thompson was shot in the back shortly before 7:00 AM EST outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday. Despite the assailant fleeing the scene without stealing any of Thompson's possessions, authorities believe this was a premeditated act targeting the executive.

Police have since launched a manhunt for the shooter, who was reportedly clad in a black mask and cream-colored jacket, appearing to wait for Thompson outside the hotel prior to the attack. The incident unfolded around 6:45 AM in a busy area close to notable landmarks like Times Square and Central Park. Thompson was en route to an investor conference when he was shot, later succumbing to his injuries at a local hospital.

Investigators are employing advanced facial recognition software along with a discarded cell phone found at the scene to identify the suspect. They were able to capture images of the individual at a nearby Starbucks just minutes before the murder. Although the assailant's mask obscured much of his face, it did not cover his eyes and part of his nose, which could assist in establishing a match.

Further, ballistic analysis of three spent bullet casings and live rounds recovered from the crime scene is underway, while police plan to examine Thompson's hotel room for additional clues. Investigators are currently in search of motives behind the shooting, with no apparent reason established thus far. Reports indicate that Thompson's wife mentioned he had received threats earlier, although specific details remain undisclosed.

The police are also revisiting a prior suspicious incident at Thompson's residence in Maple Grove, Minnesota, from 2018, which did not result in criminal charges. As law enforcement continues its search for answers, the motive behind this tragic event continues to puzzle both the police and Thompson's family.

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