UnitedHealthcare CEO shot, killed outside NYC hotel in 'targeted attack'; gunman sought

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday morning in what the NYPD said appeared to be a "brazen, targeted attack."

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed outside NYC hotel: Timeline of what happened

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who lives in Minnesota, was fatally shot in New York City on Wednesday morning and police broke down the timeline of events leading up to and immediately following the "brazen, targeted attack."

Who is Brian Thompson? UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in targeted attack

Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was shot and killed outside a midtown Manhattan hotel Wednesday morning. Here's what we know so far.

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Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as UN ambassador

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Peanut the squirrel seized, euthanized in NY state raid; Elon Musk reacts

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NYC could allow paid sick leave for pet care

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Harvey Weinstein's retrial moved to next year, lawyer plans to hire a private investigator

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