But he left something behind: a backpack that was discovered in Central Park.
Investigators were examining the possibility that the gun might have been a veterinary pistol, a type of weapon frequently used in agricultural settings to humanely euthanize animals, Kenny stated. However, he emphasized that this had not been definitively confirmed.
According to Kenny, three bullets were found with the words “delay,” “deny,” and “depose” written on them. This contradicted a previous statement from a law enforcement source who had told The Associated Press that the words were “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.” These messages echo the common criticism directed at insurance companies for employing tactics such as delaying payments, denying claims, and defending their decisions.
Thompson, a father of two sons residing in a suburb of Minneapolis, had been an employee at UnitedHealthcare in Minnesota since 2004. He held the position of CEO for over three years.
The insurer’s parent company, UnitedHealth Group Inc., was holding its annual meeting in New York for investors. The company abruptly ended the conference after Thompson’s death.
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UnitedHealth Group said it was focused on supporting Thompson’s family, ensuring the safety of employees and assisting investigators. “While our hearts are broken, we have been touched by the huge outpouring,” the company said.
UnitedHealthcare provides coverage for more than 49 million Americans. It manages health insurance coverage for employers and state and federally funded Medicaid programs.
In October, UnitedHealthcare was named along with Humana and CVS in a Senate report detailing how its denial rate for prior authorizations for some Medicare Advantage patients has surged in recent years.
The shooting has rocked the health insurance industry in particular, causing companies to reevaluate security plans and delete photos of executives from their websites. A different Minnesota-based health care company said on Friday it was temporarily closing its offices out of an abundance of caution, telling employees to work from home.
