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 supplied bodyguards for Thompson within the 2000s, tells TMZ … he’s “shocked and baffled” to see the high-profile CEO did not have a “detail” (no less than 10 safety guards) with him whereas out and about in Manhattan — given the malevolence the insurance coverage business typically faces.
He additionally says Thompson ought to’ve been carrying a vest along with having guards by his facet, however provides … he doubtless did not have it on as a result of 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 “nice guy, who was a real go-getter” when he was masking him … but, he is not shocked the CEO might need had a goal on his again.
As Klein places it … it’s common information the insurance coverage biz generates a whole lot of hostility, noting Thompson’s dying needs to be a “lesson” to different main companies — their CEOs and executives must be protected.
As TMZ beforehand reported, Thompson was fatally shot exterior of the New York Hilton resort Wednesday morning. Police have described it as a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack” … as a result of the murderer was seen lurking across the scene minutes earlier than Thompson arrived.
Whereas the id of the shooter has but to be revealed, NYPD has launched photographs of a suspect’s face … hoping for tricks to support their citywide manhunt for the murderer
