US health executive shot dead in 'targeted attack', New York City police say
The head of US insurance company UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in what New York City police called a "targeted attack Edited by Caitlin Wilson and Phil McCausland in New York City and Matt Spivey in London The parent company of UnitedHealthcare - where Brian Thompson was CEO - has released a statement saying it is "deeply saddened and shocked at the passing of our dear friend and colleague".