UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot by a suspect using a veterinary gun, leading to a multi-state manhunt as police search for the shooter. The suspect’s identity and motive remain unknown. Folk singer Joe DeVito went viral with a song expressing rage over the killing, while right-wing influencer Ben Shapiro criticized the social media response to the CEO’s death. The suspect was caught on surveillance footage exiting a subway station and later getting into a taxi, wearing a medical mask. The NYPD is actively searching for the suspected gunman, with divers searching a Central Park pond for the weapon. Several insurance companies, including UnitedHealthcare, removed executive biographies from their websites in response to the shooting. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information on the suspect, and the manhunt has expanded to Atlanta. The UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty addressed employees in a video, expressing concern over the media coverage of the shooting. The case continues to spark conversation about the healthcare industry and access to care in the US, with many sharing stories of being denied coverage. The latest developments come as police continue to gather evidence and work towards apprehending the suspect responsible for the CEO’s death.
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NYPD searches Central Park pond for gun used in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s shooting
