Social media users mock murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Many social media users this week mocked the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and expressed frustration with the U.S. healthcare system.

In particular, many reacted with laughing emojis to United Healthcare Group's Facebook post, saying the company was “deeply saddened and shocked” by Thompson's sudden death.

“Brian was a highly respected colleague and friend to all who worked with him. We work closely with the New York Police Department and ask for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. Our hearts go out to the family from Brian and to all his loved ones for him,” continued United's message, which at one point sparked more than 77,000 laughing reactions.

Authorities are still investigating the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, who was shot dead outside a New York hotel early Wednesday in what police say was a “targeted and premeditated attack.”

UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York. (Fox News Digital/UnitedHealthcare/Fox News)

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Police are still trying to find the killer and are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Although the New York Police Department has not yet revealed a possible motive for the killing, the nation's largest health agency insurance company has been criticized in recent months. In particular, he is under scrutiny for allegedly wrongly denying claims.

Thompson's death has sparked increased concern in the industry, with CVS removing images of executives from its website as the manhunt continues.

UnitedHealth Group had limited the number of people allowed to comment the position. However, the numerous comments and reactions posted since Wednesday are still visible.

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“The current ratio of laughter to sympathetic reactions to United Health's message regarding the assassination of their CEO is 77,000 laughs to 6,000 sympathizers and the trend continues to get worse. The American people, however they vote, fed up with the private corporate healthcare BS,” one person responded to United’s post.

This 2017 file photo of Brian Thompson was published via Businesswire when he was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare Unit in 2017. (Businesswire/Fox News)

Another user posted: “I don't like celebrating the death of anyone, even my enemies, but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate justice.” And for those who want to defend justice, the law does not want to define justice. This is a man who ran a business that invested in killing people for profit. His death is justice. »

“When you shoot a man in the street, it's murder. When you kill thousands of people in hospitals by depriving them of the opportunity to get treatment, you are an entrepreneur,” wrote one user on .

A police officer stands guard outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan, New York, where UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed on December 4, 2024. (Julia Bonavita/Fox News Digital / Fox News)

Another user remarked on die needlessly every year so that insurance company executives like Brian Thompson can become multi-millionaires.”

Some users expressed sympathy for Thompson and his family.

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“The worst part about the video showing the death of the CEO of United Healthcare is that his children will forever experience their father's death online. Sometimes the internet is just horrible,” one user posted on X.

Another said: “What is wrong with America? The CEO of United Healthcare is assassinated. And some thoughtless souls are posting: 'Thoughts and candors to the family. Sadly my condolences are off the grid' .”