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submitted 3 weeks ago by MicroWave@lemmy.world to c/news@lemmy.world

Summary

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in a premeditated attack outside the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. The gunman, still at large, fired at Thompson multiple times, striking him in the back and calf.

Shell casings found at the scene had the words "deny," "defend," and "depose" written on them, according to law enforcement. Despite known threats, Thompson did not have a security detail.

Surveillance footage shows the assailant ambushing Thompson from behind before fleeing. The motive remains unclear as investigations continue.

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[-] dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

This was always the dream, the picture everyone tried to paint. Grabbing your powderhorn, Putting on your tricorne hat, and defending liberty against tyranny, and all that. It just never really actually happened.

[-] kautau@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago

Lol tricorn hat reminds me of

[-] JoeBigelow@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 weeks ago

Tally ho lads.

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