Crime
Video shows UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson killer Luigi Mangione delivering his valedictorian speech at Gilman School in 2016
Mangione later attended the University of Pennsylvania, studying artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
Luigi Mangione, the primary suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was captured at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday morning.
Authorities received a tip from an alert restaurant employee who recognized Mangione from surveillance images widely shared by the NYPD.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny credited the swift identification to the release of a maskless photo of Mangione last week.
“Luckily, a citizen in Pennsylvania recognized our subject and called local law enforcement,” Kenny stated.
At the time of his arrest, Mangione was calmly eating inside the McDonald’s. Investigators do not believe he was attempting to flee the country.
Mangione, 26, was in possession of a “ghost gun” with a 9mm capability and a suppressor, which police suspect may have been 3D-printed.
Forensic testing is underway to determine if the weapon matches the one used in Thompson’s killing.
In addition to the weapon, police recovered a multi-page handwritten manifesto, providing insight into Mangione’s motive.
The document contains troubling statements, including:
- “These parasites had it coming.”
- “I do apologize for any strife and trauma, but it had to be done.”
The note appears to rail against the healthcare industry, with Mangione stating he acted alone and was self-funded. NYPD investigators confirmed that no other individuals are believed to be involved, and there are no additional threats indicated in the document.
Mangione, originally from Towson, Maryland, graduated as valedictorian from the Gilman School in 2016.
A video has surfaced of him delivering his valedictory address at the prestigious Baltimore institution.
Mangione later attended the University of Pennsylvania, studying artificial intelligence and cognitive science.
The manifesto, along with other evidence, is now in the possession of Altoona police. The investigation remains active, with authorities meticulously piecing together Mangione’s actions leading up to the murder.
While Mangione remains in custody on firearms charges, he is expected to be extradited to New York, where he will face charges related to Thompson’s execution-style murder outside a Manhattan Hilton hotel last week.
Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they continue to build their case against Mangione. Meanwhile, UnitedHealthcare issued a statement expressing hope that the arrest provides some comfort to Thompson’s family and colleagues during this difficult time.
The chilling nature of the crime, paired with Mangione’s background as a high-achieving student, has shocked many as investigators work to uncover the full story behind this tragic event.
Crime
River Ridge man kills wife, 2-year-old before Jefferson Parish deputies kill him
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
Sheriff Joseph Lopinto of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) announced an ongoing investigation into a tragic incident involving a double homicide and a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in River Ridge, Louisiana.
Around 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a 911 call from a child reporting multiple gunshot victims inside a residence on the 10000 block of Stephen Drive.
Upon arrival, deputies discovered a harrowing scene.
An adult female and a 2-year-old child were found unresponsive and suffering from fatal gunshot wounds.
Two additional juvenile females, ages 9 and 13, were found injured but alive.
Both were transported to Children’s Hospital.
The 9-year-old remains in critical condition after undergoing surgery, while the 13-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to the ankle.
While securing the residence, deputies encountered an armed adult male suspect, later identified as the father of the juvenile victims, in a back bedroom.
Deputies reported that the suspect brandished a firearm, prompting multiple officers to fire their service weapons.
The suspect was struck multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary evidence indicates that the suspect shot all four victims before being confronted and fatally wounded by deputies.
Sheriff Lopinto described the 911 call as critical to the rapid response and praised the child who called as “a brave little girl.”
- Deceased:
- 40-year-old mother.
- 2-year-old child.
- Suspect (father).
- Injured:
- 9-year-old child (critical condition).
- 13-year-old child (non-life-threatening injuries).
The JPSO continues to investigate the incident, including the circumstances leading to the shootings and the actions of deputies at the scene.
Sheriff Lopinto emphasized the gravity of the tragedy and assured the community that the investigation would be thorough and transparent.
No further details are available at this time. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office.