RIP to Harshandeep Singh and Brian Thompson.
Both of these sho*tings are very different in nature, however at the end of the day two lives were lost.
Harshandeep was only on his 3rd day on the job, and was not trained to handle any situation like this. We have talked on previous episodes about immigration and Indian students in Canada, and although we hope this has nothing to do with where he is from, we can't be sure.
When it comes to CEO sho*ting, we filmed this hours before the assassin was found. We may want to talk more about the health insurance company in question more in a future episode, however we understand why there is a lot of controversy surround Thompson's death as many people in the U.S. have had important claims denied and declined while the insurance company is making billions ($16 billion to be exact) in profits.
Will this start a bigger conversation about that? we sure hope so.
Sometimes we take it for granted that we have access to free healthcare in Canada. It may be far from perfect, but it's something that others don't have the privilege to have.
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - Security Guard's Tragic Death in Edmonton
14:29 - Health Insurance CEO Assassinated in NYC
21:00 - UnitedHealthCare Public Perception
27:00 - Our Thoughts
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The sho*tings of Harshandeep Singh, a young security guard in Edmonton, and Brian Thompson, UnitedHealth Care's CEO in NYC, have opened up discussions about violence, corporate accountability, and public safety.
Singh, an international student from India working as a security guard, was gunned down while responding to a call - adding to growing concerns about crime against minorities and international student safety in Canada.
Thompson's assassination by an e-bike assassin outside an investor conference in Manhattan brought to light the deep-rooted anger over health insurance controversies and corporate greed.
Behind this high-profile homicide lies a heartbreaking reality of countless victims of insurance denial practices. While surveillance footage captured the act of violence, thousands suffer quietly as health care system failures persist. The bullet casings marked with "delay, deny" hinted at a widespread crisis in U.S. healthcare, where profit-driven policies leave many struggling for coverage when they need it most.
The public's response has been overwhelming; from viral videos to protests against insurance practices, from community outrage to calls for corporate ethics reform. While some question the rise of activist violence, others point to broken systems needing immediate attention - from workplace safety for security guards to healthcare system reforms. As companies retreat behind closed doors and media coverage shapes public understanding, questions about public safety, justice, and accountability remain unanswered.
These tragedies are starting up conversations about mental illness, urban crime, digital surveillance, and public policy. Social media's role has transformed both events into catalysts for debates about corporate accountability, workplace safety, and the protection of vulnerable communities. As investigations move forward and families grieve, these incidents remind us of the real human cost of failed systems and the pressing need for genuine change in both corporate practices and public safety measures.
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