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Bluetus

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117. Let's wait to see what the motive was.

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 12:04 PM

Dec 4

It could be anything. I don't know anything about the guy. But it is a pretty safe bet that he was a vindictive, money-grubbing asshole. It is hard to imagine anybody rising in that industry any other way.

And if that is an accurate description, it could be:
* a disgruntled employee
* a guy whose wife or child died, blaming UHC
* a love triangle that turned violent
* a mob hit
* a case of mistaken identity

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Revenge? XanaDUer2 Dec 4 #1

Pre existing condition superpatriotman Dec 4 #7

That's cold as ice Prairie Gates Dec 4 #16

The whole system is! N/ t Hope22 Dec 4 #87

THIS malaise Dec 4 #175

Yes, insurance companies can be that way. Think. Again. Dec 4 #98

Yep tonkatoy8888 Dec 4 #100

Let's wait to see what the motive was. Bluetus Dec 4 #117

I doubt if it's mistaken identity. LeftInTX Dec 4 #142

You forgot Dan Dec 4 #153

In that case, T&Ps are in order Bluetus Dec 4 #158

Expand your second one and you're probably on the right track jmowreader Dec 4 #168

I watched the video footage Emrys Dec 4 #182

Also appeared to be a silenced pistol with subsonic ammo... EX500rider Dec 4 #183

Cool and calculated. Not so sure about professional. Bluetus Dec 4 #185

Making room for someone who is even worse? GoCubsGo Dec 4 #28

Just saw this. Hmmm... n/t CousinIT Dec 4 #2

Oh no how terrible Asa13 Dec 4 #3

Reserving comment. Maru Kitteh Dec 4 #4

This might be the beginning XanaDUer2 Dec 4 #8

It may be. My first thought was. "They should be afraid." I wish Maru Kitteh Dec 4 #12

Wish I could rec this more than once. MontanaMama Dec 4 #61

Waiting for the UH corporate PR machine to kick into gear, flood the media with Maru Kitteh Dec 4 #73

I believe this to be true. MontanaMama Dec 4 #91

Yessss MM DENVERPOPS Dec 4 #104

Bodyguards? More likely, private armies. N/t FSogol Dec 4 #169

Trump believes he benefits from chaos, so Bluetus Dec 4 #187

Literally what my DH just said Bettie Dec 4 #13

Even Americans must have a breaking point XanaDUer2 Dec 4 #15

That's why the dummies voted for republicans wolfie001 Dec 4 #19

I have some figures on that.... NJCher Dec 4 #66

Do those overlap on the Venn Diagram or or they cummulative? Moostache Dec 4 #89

And they pet their AR-15s more than their effing dogs wolfie001 Dec 4 #178

Amazing, though, how regular they show up to vote wolfie001 Dec 4 #177

It's not health care that's getting worse... dchill Dec 4 #119

You forgot to say DENVERPOPS Dec 4 #171

Fucking Florida Fail wolfie001 Dec 4 #179

As someone with a chronic health condition, my first thought TBF Dec 4 #59

Doubtful. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 4 #74

They dont know how to vote for policies that benefit them ColinC Dec 4 #76

as though those policies JUST HAPPEN to benefit them. Think. Again. Dec 4 #113

Yeah but i couldnt fit all that in a subject line ColinC Dec 4 #122

Right!!! Traildogbob Dec 4 #110

Or malaise Dec 4 #176

Who did he piss off? Historic NY Dec 4 #5

My guess is everyone United Healthcare screwed over. Ray Bruns Dec 4 #108

At least the perp is somewhat eco-friendly. GreenWave Dec 4 #159

A new "Law and Order" episode is probably in the works RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Dec 4 #6

lol wolfie001 Dec 4 #22

UHC has a poor reputation as a health insurer Dennis Donovan Dec 4 #9

See my post downthread. yardwork Dec 4 #23

Could be a disgruntled employee newdeal2 Dec 4 #10

Yeah. Could be numerous things. LeftInTX Dec 4 #124

It was a stockholders meeting peregrinus Dec 4 #174

Maybe somebody's loved one died because UnitedHealthcare refused to pay dalton99a Dec 4 #11

"the masked gunman was said to have fled eastbound on 6th Avenue" Prairie Gates Dec 4 #14

Another report did say he went down an alley.. yardwork Dec 4 #20

Yeah, I know, I'm just goofing on The Independent Prairie Gates Dec 4 #30

Maybe 46th St ? IbogaProject Dec 4 #42

The Hilton is between 53rd and 54th Prairie Gates Dec 4 #50

I have stayed at that Hilton every tear since 2006. Henry203 Dec 4 #64

Well, they're Brits. What do they know about NYC? yardwork Dec 4 #43

the Independent reporter, Justin Rohrlich, is an American based out of NYC Celerity Dec 4 #96

There are no alleys in midtown . . . markpkessinger Dec 4 #163

Now that video is out, it appears that eyewitnesses were wrong about a bunch of things. yardwork Dec 4 #165

My immediate thought also...was just on that block Sunday Drum Dec 4 #29

Yeah, I'm trying to figure out what they're even talking about Prairie Gates Dec 4 #32

I'm impressed by your... littlemissmartypants Dec 4 #52

6 th ave runs North/South Captain_New_York Dec 4 #65

Literally the point of the post that you're responding to Prairie Gates Dec 4 #82

Username checks out markodochartaigh Dec 4 #127

Formerly head of UHC "gov services" Medicare XanaDUer2 Dec 4 #17

That's the only reason I knew who the company was...Medicaid for the elderly FirstLight Dec 4 #81

This doesn't look like a 'personal' or business matter Joinfortmill Dec 4 #126

Maybe not a disgruntled amateur soandso Dec 4 #184

United Healthcare has been negotiating contracts this fall. yardwork Dec 4 #18

We Americans voted for this very care every time we vote republican wolfie001 Dec 4 #24

But but but Democrats kill babies don't you know? Walleye Dec 4 #26

yes, and we price eggs too high, also. Think. Again. Dec 4 #118

And babies come from eggs. Oh the plot thickens! GreenWave Dec 4 #160

Well... yardwork Dec 4 #27

We had a really good chance to pass one in 74 Jk23 Dec 4 #44

+13 k&r Emile Dec 4 #57

My wife and I got caught up in that too. iscooterliberally Dec 4 #84

Right. We have very little choice about who carries our coverage. yardwork Dec 4 #85

In Minnesota two or three systems have said they'll drop UHC dflprincess Dec 4 #130

Yep kenziemom06 Dec 4 #180

UnitedHealthcare's stock is up this morning. Yavin4 Dec 4 #21

Wall Street Wolves wolfie001 Dec 4 #25

+1 Auggie Dec 4 #75

He was the CEO of a subdivision of the listed company. UnitedHealth Group CEO is alive and well mathematic Dec 4 #80

This is Howard Cossell reporting live. GreenWave Dec 4 #161

Satisfied customer, no doubt. Liberal In Texas Dec 4 #31

And there's reports the gunman used a silencer. Liberal In Texas Dec 4 #37

No way IbogaProject Dec 4 #46

Could be. Since so many civilians collect military and law enforcement grade weapons any more Liberal In Texas Dec 4 #55

Really well planned Henry203 Dec 4 #53

Yup, that entrance is the most direct way to escalators up, where the meeting rooms and large halls are. Drum Dec 4 #90

if you go dwon the escalators Henry203 Dec 4 #148

Yes, so you said. Drum Dec 4 #149

That's horrible. milestogo Dec 4 #33

But... but.. but... Hunter Biden LW1977 Dec 4 #34

Tots and pears. onecaliberal Dec 4 #35

My contribution to the evidence-free speculation here DBoon Dec 4 #36

I doubt it Henry203 Dec 4 #47

Pro-tip: You don't hear me say I was near Watergate, do you? GreenWave Dec 4 #162

But, Do You Really Think RobinA Dec 4 #137

Just like everyone at Trump's whitehouse DENVERPOPS Dec 4 #173

I can't say how I really feel about this crime. area51 Dec 4 #38

I may be watching too many crime shows, but... onlyadream Dec 4 #39

I suspect it was a hit by a professional. John1956PA Dec 4 #63

The shooter was wearing a hoodie and probably masked. Liberal In Texas Dec 4 #115

I've been watching Person of Interest (all in NYC) and it totally feels like an episode. onlyadream Dec 4 #156

Usually it's the deductible that kills you Orrex Dec 4 #40

... leftstreet Dec 4 #60

Sometimes the deductible gets you...sometimes you get the deductible. CincyDem Dec 4 #105

! Kali Dec 4 #152

Guns, guns, guns - the insanity continues. walkingman Dec 4 #41

I hve been going to that Hilton every year since 2006. Henry203 Dec 4 #45

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Dec 4 #79

Loved one of a patient who died because of denied care? IronLionZion Dec 4 #48

Is this the new justice in the United States? Emile Dec 4 #49

Damn sight more effective than Garland. markodochartaigh Dec 4 #131

Power play at the top of UnitedHealthCare? patphil Dec 4 #51

poor guy! DemMedic Dec 4 #54

Yes - when I saw the title I assumed intentional - midtown doesn't TBF Dec 4 #56

I doubt it. Elessar Zappa Dec 4 #69

From April of this year Attilatheblond Dec 4 #58

Ugh, I hope that's not it. LisaM Dec 4 #111

The DOJ hit back at BlackCat last year. ancianita Dec 4 #120

Suspect wore a black mask, white tennis shoes Emile Dec 4 #62

Day of the Jackal Prairie Gates Dec 4 #93

Thoughts drmeow Dec 4 #67

Instead of falling out a window? mn9driver Dec 4 #68

We likely have more guns ... Whiskeytide Dec 4 #139

Hmmm Beachnutt Dec 4 #70

Look where insurance premiums will go now! otchmoson Dec 4 #71

Surveillance photos of shooter: dalton99a Dec 4 #72

What a shame. James48 Dec 4 #77

He got paid more than his boss, the UnitedHealth Group CEO? mathematic Dec 4 #92

You go ahead and show deference. Rend your garment. Your overlords thank you. Maru Kitteh Dec 4 #189

Interesting height Prairie Gates Dec 4 #94

Woman? Joinfortmill Dec 4 #134

Shoulders look a little big for that Prairie Gates Dec 4 #144

Boo f-ing hoo gay texan Dec 4 #78

Someone's claim was denied and so they took the matter to the top? Omnipresent Dec 4 #83

It was an employee of United Healthcare TNNurse Dec 4 #86

"Thank you for giving me what I paid you for asshole" ZonkerHarris Dec 4 #103

Well, THAT'S RobinA Dec 4 #141

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John Q (2002) Prairie Gates Dec 4 #95

UHC is the worst Horse with no Name Dec 4 #97

Most of the time the public has no idea of where a CEO is going to be when unprotected. They will know LiberalArkie Dec 4 #99

Sounds like he had connections to the mob. Beck23 Dec 4 #101

What are you basing that claim on? sarisataka Dec 4 #123

I'm curious to hear the answer, too. yardwork Dec 4 #128

Wouldn't be surprised if a big pharma CEO is next. Crowman2009 Dec 4 #102

New plan. James48 Dec 4 #106

Point of order... Takket Dec 4 #109

That's sounds like a threat soandso Dec 4 #186

Wow..unusual target Demovictory9 Dec 4 #107

War is Hell. The Grand Illuminist Dec 4 #112

Could be someone who's loved one died from lack of coverage Takket Dec 4 #114

When health is about profit nowforever Dec 4 #116

UHC coverage is absolutely horrible. Basso8vb Dec 4 #121

Apparently vigilante justice is now acceptable to many DUers. onenote Dec 4 #125

I'm glad I am not the only one sarisataka Dec 4 #129

Post removed Post removed Dec 4 #170

Welcome to DU sarisataka Dec 4 #172

A burst of class consciousness and solidarity is all it is leftstreet Dec 4 #135

That's quite the rationalization for posts applauding shooting someone on the street. onenote Dec 4 #136

Well I don't see much "applauding" leftstreet Dec 4 #138

I asked a DU poster if they had their coup gear ready LeftInTX Dec 4 #143

Maybe... Davon512 Dec 4 #157

Condoning murder and making threats soandso Dec 4 #188

I find it off-putting MustLoveBeagles Dec 4 #140

Many of the comments on this thread are disgusting. beaglelover Dec 4 #145

This message was self-deleted by its author John Shaft Dec 4 #146

So now adhering to progressive values is being a simp? onenote Dec 4 #150

I've been in a text group this morning made up of former UHC employees dflprincess Dec 4 #132

Well, that does it... biocube Dec 4 #133

Murder is bad, m'kay. RockRaven Dec 4 #147

More/Updated, Police via NYTimes: Drum Dec 4 #151

" the gunman quickly cleared the jam and resumed firing" Prairie Gates Dec 4 #154

I know...that sticks out, in the wording. Drum Dec 4 #155

I think it was a suppressor used to mute the sound (silencer) superpatriotman Dec 4 #164

I haven't the slightest idea what the motive was DFW Dec 4 #166

And that's that Strelnikov_ Dec 4 #167

I think this is just the beginning of what will become lawless chaos in fascist USA, the land of the untouchables nt yaesu Dec 4 #181