UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City, prompting corporate executives across industries to seek increased personal security, according to Kroll Enterprise Security Risk Management. The killing occurred amid rising threats in the healthcare sector, with Thompson targeted outside a hotel en route to a UnitedHealth Group investor meeting. Bullet casings with words referencing insurance claim denials were found at the scene, fueling speculation about motives.
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00:02UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in New York City,
00:06prompting corporate executives across industries to seek increased personal security,
00:10according to Kroll Enterprise Security Risk Management.
00:12The killing occurred amid rising threats in the healthcare sector,
00:16with Thompson targeted outside a hotel en route to a UnitedHealth Group investor meeting.
00:21Bullet casings with words referencing insurance claim denials
00:24were found at the scene, fueling speculation about motives.
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