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CEO of United Healthcare, Brian Thompsonwas shot Wednesday morning ahead of the company’s major investor meeting. A targeted killing has taken a chilling turn, with investigators uncovering a possible cryptic message about the bullets used in the attack. The suspect, who is on the run, is believed to have written ‘disturbing’ words that echo language from a 2010 book criticizing the insurance industry.
The murder of CEO Brian Thompson found a terrifying message on the bullets
The masked suspect, who is seen carrying a “luxury” bag often used by photographers, allegedly “denied,” “deposed” and “defended” the crime scene outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown. The words were left behind inscribed shell casings. Manhattan.
Brian Thompson, 50, was shot multiple times and later died of his injuries in hospital. According to the NY Post, police found three live 9-mm rounds and three discharged casings in front of the NYC hotel, where Thompson was scheduled to host an investor conference that morning.
Earlier, police shared surveillance photos showing the suspect using a silencer on the firearm before shooting Thompson, the Minnesota-based CEO. Private health insurer In America
‘Meaning’ behind secret message written on tablets
The motive behind the killer’s entries remains unclear, both the motive and the suspect’s identity remain unknown as the investigation continues. However, according to a POST search, the three words written on shell casings are from Jay Feinman’s 2010 book Delay, Deny, Defend: Why Insurance Companies Don’t Pay Claims and What You Can Do About It.
The words “delay” and “denial” as well as “defense” are central themes of the book. “The name of the game today is delay, deny, defend: To improve their profits, insurance companies delay paying legitimate claims, deny payment outright, and defend their actions by forcing claimants to litigate. defend,” reads an excerpt from the book, which criticizes the insurance industry, an area where Thompson served as a top leader.
No arrests have been made as of Thursday. Initial reports said several pieces of evidence were found at the scene, each containing just one word. Police believe that the killer wanted to send a special message. They also found a water bottle and a cell phone, which investigators believe the suspect left behind as he fled, and which can be used to detect fingerprints.
According to CNN, a senior police official said the shooter stopped by a nearby coffee shop about 30 minutes before the killing. Thompson’s wife recently spoke to the CEO about “threats from angry customers.” Thompson joined UnitedHealth in 2004. He became the company’s CEO in 2021.
