'Deny,' 'defend,' 'depose' written on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was killed, official says
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As the manhunt continues, officials say the gunman who killed Brian Thompson, 50, may have traveled to New York City from Atlanta by bus last month.

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.

  • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
    212·
    7 days ago

    I am guessing you do not know enough about him personally to know what is the most probable. Maybe he very openly cheats on his wife. That would make his wife hiring a hit man very probable. Maybe he’s swindled someone out of a ton of money on a personal level rather than via UHC. Again, that would make a good motive to kill him.

    We do not have enough information here and pretending we do is not very wise.

    • Windex007@lemmy.world
      8·
      7 days ago

      He MAYBE fucked around on his one wife causing embarrassment.

      He CERTAINLY fucked around with THOUSANDS of people causing DEATH.

      It’s worthwhile to consider alternatives but it’s unwise to paint all scenarios as equally likely.

      • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
        111·
        7 days ago

        It’s also unwise to come to a conclusion when the person who did it hasn’t even been identified.

        • Windex007@lemmy.world
          5·
          7 days ago

          I don’t think most people have strictly concluded anything, they’ve just acknowledged the a significant probability.

          You’re on a semantic crusade.

            • Windex007@lemmy.world
              3·
              7 days ago

              I’m entirely empathetic to your position.

              Internet conversation is intrinsically imperfect. The contract of semantics isn’t sufficient.

              I think in so many senses of the word, you’re right. Technically right. But not practically responding to the practical intention of the communication.

    • Lightor@lemmy.world
      2·
      7 days ago

      True, it’s possible he has numerous enemies.

      But what I can say is the average person doesn’t have people wanting to kill them. If all things are equal, and given the message written on the casings, there seems to be one that is currently the most probable.