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At the time of the shooting, United Health Group was hosting a scheduled investor event at the Hilton hotel. About an hour after the incident, Chief Executive Andrew Witty announced the cancellation of the remainder of the program, acknowledging the grave circumstances surrounding them. Thompson had been named CEO of the Insurance unit in April 2021 and had served the company since 2004 in various roles.
In light of the event, the company refrained from responding to immediate inquiries from the media, with many holding their breath for further updates on both the investigation and the company’s future without its leader.