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Authorities in central Pennsylvania are questioning a man in connection to the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The man in Altoona was found with a gun similar to the one used in the shooting outside the New York Hilton Midtown. Surveillance footage showed a masked assailant approaching Thompson from behind and opening fire before fleeing on foot and then on a bike into Central Park. The last sighting of the gunman was at a bus depot in Upper Manhattan.
Thompson’s murder has raised questions about security for top-level executives and has sparked resentment against private health care companies on social media. There have been posts celebrating or justifying Thompson’s killing, reflecting a deep-seated animosity towards the industry.
The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement sources are continuing to question the man in central Pennsylvania. Updates are expected as the story develops, and journalists including Tom Winter and Jonathan Dienst are covering the case for NBC News. David K. Li has also contributed to the reporting.
The shocking event has sent shock waves through the corporate and health care communities and has prompted a reassessment of security measures for high-profile individuals. The motive for the killing remains unclear, but authorities are working diligently to piece together the events leading up to Thompson’s tragic death.
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