The home of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was hit with bomb threats just hours after he was tragically shot dead outside a New York City hotel on Wednesday, December 5.
The threats prompted a swift response from law enforcement in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where Thompson’s residence is located.
Police confirmed that the state bomb squad searched two properties in the area but found no explosives or further evidence. It remains unclear whether the bomb threats are connected to Thompson’s assassination.
Thompson was fatally shot around 6:40 a.m. outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.
CCTV footage obtained by The New York Times showed the chilling moment Thompson, dressed in a blue suit, was approached by a gunman who shot him in the back and calf.
The assailant briefly walked toward him, then ran away as Thompson collapsed. Thompson was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
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Hours after the shooting, bomb threats targeting Thompson’s home were reported, sending police to investigate.
The investigation is still ongoing, with law enforcement exploring potential links between the threats and the assassination.
Authorities have released new photos of the suspected killer, who was seen smiling while wearing a different outfit from the day of the shooting.
Investigators are also looking into a possible gun purchase in Connecticut linked to the weapon used in the murder.
New York Mayor Eric Adams assured the public that the investigation is progressing, with detectives “on the right pathway.”
Cryptic messages were found on bullet casings at the scene of the crime, including the words “deny,” “defend,” and “depose.”
These phrases appear to reference a book by insurance law expert Jay M. Fienman, titled Delay, Deny, Defend, which critiques the practices of insurance companies.
As the manhunt continues, authorities are working to piece together the motive behind this shocking crime.
