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Summary

Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown before speaking at an investor conference.

The gunman, still at large, fired multiple times, leaving shell casings marked with the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive. His wife confirmed prior threats against him.

Analysts speculate a possible vendetta tied to his company. The case raises questions about executive security, as Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks.

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[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (4 children)

"Thompson lacked personal protection despite known risks."

Oh. Oh ho ho. That is an interesting bit of information.

Not the lacking personal protection. That does surprise me, but not a lot.

What does surprise me is the "despite known risks."

Was he that arrogant? Or do they, the powerful, greedy, and heartless, fear the wrong things?

Interesting to consider. The primal instinct to fear for ones life drives the most basic of biology. Is it possible, that this class of individuals lacks that fear? Or is it that there is something that fear more?

I think we all know the answer to that, of course. They fear losing power and wealth. That's quite a vulnerability. They protect that wealth and power more than their own life. I feel like I've heard about consequences to that.

[–] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

He was that arrogant, and the powerful and rich don't know actual fear at all until they meet a guy like the one this CEO met.

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[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago (3 children)

Has anyone in law enforcement even done the first step here and put together a list of people who might have a reason to kill this guy? Lets get with the program here, cops.

[–] medgremlin@midwest.social 19 points 1 year ago

The company already has a list. They can just look through their denied claims pile... That shouldn't be too hard.

... Oh wait, that list is millions of people long.

[–] Warl0k3@lemmy.world 19 points 1 year ago

10% of the country is gonna be one hell of a perp walk.

[–] Gray@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 year ago

Step 1) Find a list of every US citizen

Step 2) Copy

Step 3) Paste

[–] DrDickHandler@lemmy.world 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

CEOs around the world scrambling to hire security.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

CEOs of security companies are popping champagne bottles.

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[–] drmoose@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago
[–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Omg, this news just keeps getting more interesting.

I’m not saying I support these actions, but omg I want to know more!

The headline screams of the emperor having no clothes.

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[–] tiefling@lemmy.blahaj.zone 13 points 1 year ago

"it's personnel, bitch"

[–] M0oP0o@mander.xyz 12 points 1 year ago

Authorities suggest Thompson was targeted but remain unclear on the motive.

Ummmm, real solid police work here. Although motive might be hard to narrow down, its not like this was a popular CEO.

[–] demizerone@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Make money ruining the well being of families, eventually retribution will be had.

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