Crime
Fake New Jersey ID Found on UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Suspect Luigi Mangione, Listed as ‘Mark Rosario’
Authorities have uncovered a fake New Jersey identification card in the possession of Luigi Mangione, the primary suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The ID, bearing the alias “Mark Rosario,” was discovered during Mangione’s arrest at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
The New Jersey ID, part of an array of evidence being analyzed, raises questions about Mangione’s preparation and attempts to conceal his identity.
Investigators believe the fake ID may have been part of his strategy to evade detection following the high-profile killing outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4.
Mangione, a 26-year-old former Ivy League student with a history of anti-capitalist rhetoric and grievances against the healthcare industry, has not yet been formally charged.
However, law enforcement continues to connect him to the crime through a range of evidence, including the firearm recovered at his arrest, a suppressor, and a handwritten manifesto critical of corporate America, particularly the healthcare sector.
The discovery of the fake ID adds another layer of intrigue to the case, as authorities explore whether Mangione planned additional steps to escape justice.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging the public to provide any information that may assist in closing the case.
Crime
34-year-old Augusta Fireman Spencer Johnson charged in accidental shooting of his 3-year-old son in Harlem
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
A Columbia County father, Spencer Allen Johnson, 34, of Harlem, Georgia, has been charged with child cruelty after his 3-year-old son, Evan Johnson, accidentally shot himself in the shoulder with an unsecured firearm.
According to authorities, the incident occurred Thursday night when the child accessed an unsecured firearm in his father’s bedroom.
The young boy, left unsupervised, discharged the weapon, resulting in a gunshot wound to his shoulder. Fortunately, the child is expected to make a full recovery.
Johnson, a decorated firefighter from Augusta, was arrested on Friday.
He faces charges of child cruelty stemming from criminal negligence, which authorities allege caused “excessive physical pain” to his son through neglectful supervision. He is currently being held at the Columbia County Detention Center with bond set at $10,100.
The Harlem Police Department did not initially release information about the shooting. However, as rumors of the incident spread on social media, the situation was later confirmed by both WGAC’s Austin Rhodes and the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office late Friday evening.
Early Saturday morning, Harlem Police Chief issued a statement on the department’s Facebook page, stating that the case remains under investigation as new details emerge.
The Chief’s statement suggests that the full circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being determined.
In his booking photo, Johnson is seen wearing an anti-suicide smock, a standard precautionary measure taken in some detention facilities.
The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and parental responsibility. Authorities are expected to release further information as the investigation unfolds.
Meanwhile, the Columbia County community remains concerned about ensuring proper firearm storage to prevent similar tragedies.