Police Questioning Man in Altoona, Pa., in Connection with UnitedHealthcare CEO Shooting

Mar. 15, 2025

Police are questioning a man in Altoona, Pa., in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, police sources tell PEOPLE.

ABC7andNBC4, citing sources, report that police are questioning the man because of his possession of a unique weapon police believe the shooter used to kill Thompson last week.

The gunman fired at least three shots at Thompson before fleeing on foot and bike heading towards Central Park, police said. Thompson was pronounced dead at a local hospital a short time later, police said.

NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tischtold reportersthat the gunman appeared to deliberately target the CEO.

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Those words are similar to “delay, deny, defend” — a phrase about the insurance industry to describe a strategy of rejecting claims.

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Thompson’s wife Paulette toldNBC Newsthat herhusband had been the subject of threatsbefore he embarked on his trip to New York.

In astatementissued after Thompson’s killing, UnitedHealth Group said, “Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. Our hearts go out to Brian’s family and all who were close to him.

source: people.com