Words found on shell casings where UnitedHealthcare CEO was shot dead, senior law enforcement official says
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Brian Thompson, 50, was killed in a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack,” police said.

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
    44·
    16 days ago

    Exactly. We just don’t have enough information yet and it is just silly to assume this is some sort of just world where people behind atrocities that are subsequently murdered are murdered because of those atrocities.

    • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
      41·
      15 days ago

      He wrote Deny, defend, depose on the bullets. That’s him speaking the language that the insurance industry uses. I would say that broadly, we know his motive. Who the company denied a claim for is the only real question here.

        • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
          4·
          15 days ago

          No I don’t think it has anything to do with Palestine, and everything to do with this book

          https://delaydenydefend.com/

          He switched delay to depose to send a clear message to the insurance industry. That message being, “there’s a fourth step that you fuckers have forgotten in your three step strategy.”

          • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
            16·
            15 days ago

            Maybe you should have at least read the name of the URL. I didn’t say that this has anything to do with Palestine.

            Please, if you’re not going to read the article, at least read the name of the URL and then respond to me accordingly.

            • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world
              3·
              15 days ago

              I see what you are asking now. I can absolutely see that could be someone who was pro-palestinian setting ballot boxes on fire. It could be a false flag, but I’m not convinced either way.

              This guy didn’t have a good familiarity with his weapon. If he had test fired before he killed the CEO, he would have known that the spring on the gun was too strong for the ammo he was carrying and been able to swap one of the two out for a cleaner hit. That fact alone pretty much rules out a hired hitman. I’m no hitman, and I have much better familiarity with all my weapons than this guy seems to have had with his.