Source: Fortune
Summary
A man carrying an AR-style pistol in his backpack was arrested at Aetna’s headquarters in Connecticut after being detained by security guards. The man, who has a criminal history, was charged with illegal possession of an assault weapon and trespassing. The incident comes amid concerns about health care executives’ safety following the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CVS Health, Aetna’s parent company, released a brief statement on the incident.
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Aetna’s security team responded quickly, detaining the man within 3 minutes of him entering the building. The incident is the latest in a series of concerns about health care executives’ safety. CVS Health recently laid off over 300 remote workers who reported to the Aetna headquarters. The company’s statement on the incident was brief and didn’t provide further details. The man’s arrest raises questions about the safety measures in place at Aetna’s headquarters.
The incident sounds like a familiar scenario in the health care industry.
Author: Evan Null
