A former bodyguard for Brian Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO who was shot and killed in NYC, is in full disbelief the exec did not have safety when he was murdered.
Philip Klein, whose Texas-based safety agency Klein Investigations beforehand offered bodyguards for Thompson within the 2000s, tells TMZ … he’s “shocked and baffled” to see the high-profile CEO did not have a “element” (not less than 10 safety guards) with him whereas out and about in Manhattan — given the malevolence the insurance coverage trade typically faces.
He additionally says Thompson ought to’ve been sporting a vest along with having guards by his aspect, however provides … he doubtless did not have it on resulting from private choice.
Philip believes it is now UHC that has some explaining to do concerning Thompson strolling solo into the Hilton, because the late businessman ought to have by no means been out by himself. However, once more, it’s in the end his alternative.
He says Thompson was a “good man, who was an actual go-getter” when he was overlaying him … but, he is not shocked the CEO might need had a goal on his again.
As Klein places it … it’s common data the insurance coverage biz generates quite a lot of hostility, noting Thompson’s dying must be a “lesson” to different main firms — their CEOs and executives have to be protected.
As TMZ beforehand reported, Thompson was fatally shot exterior of the New York Hilton lodge Wednesday morning. Police have described it as a “premeditated, preplanned focused assault” … as a result of the murderer was seen lurking across the scene minutes earlier than Thompson arrived.
Whereas the identification of the shooter has but to be revealed, NYPD has launched photographs of a suspect’s face … hoping for tricks to assist their citywide manhunt for the murderer
