A manhunt is underway in Manhattan after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed Wednesday morning, according to the New York Police Department. Brian Thompson, 50, was reportedly shot in the chest just before 7 a.m. near the New York Hilton on Sixth Avenue

A New York Police Department news conference is scheduled for 11:30 a.m

Thompson was transported to Mount Sinai West in critical condition but was later pronounced dead, the NYPD told Yahoo News. It has not been confirmed that Thompson stayed at the New York Hilton, but he is visiting New York City from Minnesota for an investor conference scheduled for today.

“I’m afraid that we – some of you may know that we are dealing with a very serious medical situation with one of our team members,” UnitedHealth Group officials said this morning during investor day, according to a transcript obtained by CNBC. “For this reason, I am afraid that we will have to end the event today, as I am sure you will understand.”

The NYPD is still investigating the situation. WABC reported that witnesses claimed the gunman fled north after the shooting and described them as being 6 feet 2 inches tall and wearing a black jacket, black hat and black ski mask, and carrying a black backpack.

Thompson was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021 after previously serving as CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s government programs, which include Medicare & Retirement and Community & State, according to his company profile. He joined the company in 2004, which is part of UnitedHealth Group and is ranked No. 8 on Fortune’s 2024 list of the world’s 500 largest companies.

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