The New York Police Department (NYPD) has issued a bulletin warning of increased risks to healthcare executives in the wake of last week’s killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The alert highlights a surge in online activity targeting corporate executives, including posts celebrating the murder and circulating their names and salaries.

The bulletin detailed how viral social media posts have listed the names and salaries of several health insurance executives, while “Wanted” posters featuring corporate leaders have appeared throughout Manhattan. The posters carry incendiary messages, such as, “Wall Street CEOs Should Not Feel Safe,” and bullet-shaped graphics accusing executives of prioritizing profit over lives.

The bulletin also noted that some online users are portraying shooting suspect Luigi Mangione, arrested Monday in Pennsylvania, as a “martyr” and a figure who could inspire further violence.

The NYPD warned that Mangione’s actions could embolden “extremists and grievance-driven malicious actors” to target executives. The department encouraged companies to bolster security measures for high-ranking personnel.

“Both prior to and after the suspected perpetrator’s identification and arrest, some online users across social media platforms reacted positively to the killing, encouraged future targeting of similar executives, and shared conspiracy theories regarding the shooting,” the bulletin stated.

One viral post highlighted in the bulletin featured the names and salaries of eight health insurance CEOs. Some users labeled it a “hitlist,” with comments suggesting executives should be fearful. The bulletin also described “Wanted” posters in Manhattan, which accused UnitedHealthcare of denying claims for profit and suggested Thompson’s murder was retribution.

The bulletin underlines the troubling environment for healthcare industry leaders, emphasizing that Thompson’s role in the insurance sector has become a focal point for outrage. The NYPD is closely monitoring the situation and has called for heightened vigilance amid this unprecedented climate of hostility toward corporate executives.

As the investigation into Thompson’s murder continues, authorities are urging companies and executives to prioritize safety and report any suspicious activity.