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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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[–] Duke_Nukem_1990@feddit.org 25 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Every single billionaire has working class people in their direct employ. Just saying.

[–] b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 3 weeks ago

Many household objects can be used as weapons. Just saying.

[–] kreskin@lemmy.world 20 points 3 weeks 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 20 points 3 weeks 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 20 points 3 weeks ago

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

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[–] DrDickHandler@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

CEOs around the world scrambling to hire security.

[–] vga@sopuli.xyz 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

CEOs of security companies are popping champagne bottles.

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[–] peopleproblems@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks 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.

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