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Following the attack, authorities believe that the assailant fled into an alley, then utilized a bicycle to make their way toward Central Park, where they were last spotted.

Context of the Shooting

The incident transpired during a critical time for UnitedHealthcare, as the company was in New York for its annual investor conference. While the organization had previously been alerted to potential threats to high-level executives, it appears that Thompson was not among those specifically named in any threat reports. Nevertheless, the gravity of threats made against Thompson’s life was acknowledged by his widow, who indicated that there were indeed prior warnings about danger directed toward her husband.