Crime
New mugshots released of UnitedHealthCare CEO murder suspect Luigi Mangione
Manhattan prosecutors have charged Mangione, who remains in custody, with murder
Authorities have apprehended a suspect in the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson after a McDonald’s employee in Altoona, Pennsylvania, recognized the individual from a police flyer.
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was arrested around 9:15 a.m. on Monday and is currently in custody.
Arrest and Initial Charges
According to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Mangione displayed visible nervousness when questioned by Pennsylvania police about his recent travels to New York, refusing to answer and shaking uncontrollably. Following his arrest, Mangione was charged in Pennsylvania with possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery, and providing false identification to law enforcement.
New York prosecutors have since filed charges against him, including first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, possession of a forged document, and third-degree criminal possession of a firearm. He is being held without bail in Pennsylvania and will face extradition to New York to address these charges.
Evidence Linking Mangione to the Crime
Authorities allege that Mangione was in possession of multiple items tying him to the targeted killing of Thompson, who was fatally shot outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on Wednesday. Among the evidence recovered were:
- A ghost gun capable of firing nine-millimeter rounds, equipped with a suppressor, consistent with the weapon used in the murder.
- Clothing, including a mask, matching items worn by the suspect in surveillance footage.
- A fraudulent New Jersey ID reportedly used by Mangione to check into a New York City hostel prior to the shooting.
- A three-page handwritten document expressing “ill will toward corporate America,” which investigators believe provides insight into Mangioneโs motives and state of mind.
Additionally, police previously discovered a backpack in Central Park believed to belong to the suspect. The bag contained a jacket and Monopoly money but no firearm.
Investigation Details
Authorities stated that Mangione, originally from Maryland, has ties to San Francisco and Honolulu. Surveillance footage showed him fleeing the scene on a bicycle, heading into Central Park, and later taking a taxi to the Port Authority bus terminal, where he is believed to have left New York City.
During the suspect’s 10-day stay in New York, he reportedly used a fake ID and paid in cash, taking significant steps to obscure his identity. Investigators revealed that the bullets used in the murder were marked with the words “delay,” “deny,” and “depose” in Sharpieโa phrase linked to legal practices in the health insurance industry.
Community and Official Responses
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania commended the McDonald’s employee who reported Mangioneโs presence, describing the act as heroic. “In some dark corners, this killer is being hailed as a hero. Let me be clear: he is no hero. The real hero is the person who called 911 this morning,” Shapiro said during a news briefing.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the collaborative efforts of law enforcement, stating, โThis arrest is the result of good, old-fashioned police work.โ He added that Mangione โmatches the description of the individual weโve been searching forโ and commended officers for their diligence.
Suspectโs Background
Mangione, identified as the cousin of Republican Baltimore County Delegate Nino Mangione, was a valedictorian at Baltimore’s prestigious Gilman School in 2016. His writings and behavior prior to the arrest have raised questions about his motivations, with investigators examining potential connections to the health insurance industry, either as a disgruntled employee or client.
Ongoing Investigation
The NYPD, in collaboration with the FBI, continues to investigate the case. Law enforcement is working to extradite Mangione to New York and encourages anyone with further information to come forward.
This shocking incident has garnered national attention, with significant rewards of $60,000 being offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. โ Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.