During UnitedHealth Group's investor day in midtown Manhattan, CEO Andrew Witty was tragically killed, causing shock and disbelief among the approximately 275 attendees.
The news of the incident spread through mobile device alerts, leading to confusion and grief among those present. Michael Ha, a health-care analyst at Baird, described the atmosphere as one of stunned silence, with attendees exchanging bewildered glances as they tried to comprehend the gravity of the situation.
The motives behind the attack are now being questioned, leaving the health insurance giant and its stakeholders to grapple with the implications of this tragic event.