UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in NYC, Gunman at Large

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UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was shot dead in New York City in an apparent targeted attack, with his widow mentioning prior threats related to medical coverage. Thompson, who had been with UnitedHealth for decades, was facing insider trading allegations and a class-action lawsuit. The suspect remains at large, and police are investigating the motive. UnitedHealth, the largest private insurer in the US, is also involved in legal battles over antitrust issues and a proposed merger.
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