The brutal murder of UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson has sent shockwaves through the corporate world.
The incident slashed the company’s worth by $63 billion after the CEO was shot dead by Luigi Mangione weeks ago.
Thompson was gunned down outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel in what officials describe as a meticulously planned attack.
UnitedHealth Faces Financial Crunch
Attorney General Merrick Garland called the crime “methodical,” praising law enforcement’s efforts in bringing the suspect to justice.
Thanks to an alert employee, Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after being spotted at a McDonald’s.
The fallout from Thompson’s death hasn’t just been emotional—it’s also shaken UnitedHealth’s financial standing.
Shares dropped $100 since the tragedy, though the company closed the quarter with stronger-than-expected profits.
CFO John Rex paid tribute to Thompson, calling his contributions “deep and lasting.”
Amid mounting criticism of the healthcare industry, CEO Sir Andrew Witty vowed to address longstanding issues like high costs and complexity.
