Police launch manhunt for suspect in targeted NYC shooting.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning.

Authorities report that Thompson was shot in the chest and leg just before attending UnitedHealthcare’s annual investors meeting.

The suspect remains at large, prompting an intense manhunt as law enforcement combs the area for clues.

Officials believe the incident was not random, though the motive remains unclear.

Thompson’s death has sent shockwaves through the healthcare and business communities, where he was a respected leader overseeing one of the nation’s largest insurance companies.

Police have asked anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.