Skilled Assassin or Lucky Killer? LE and Experienced Shooters Aren’t Sure
The assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in the early morning hours of December 4, 2024, has sparked debate among law enforcement and firearms experts regarding the assailant’s proficiency.
The shooter, described as a white male approximately 6’1″ tall, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, long pants, a gray backpack and a black face mask, approached Thompson near the New York Hilton Midtown hotel around 6:45 a.m. and fired multiple shots from approximately 20 feet away, striking him in the back and right calf.