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 Mangione’s 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 Sharpie—a 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 Mangione’s 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, “This arrest is the result of good, old-fashioned police work.” He added that Mangione “matches the description of the individual we’ve been searching for” and commended officers for their diligence.
Suspect’s 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.
Crime
Angela Johnson and Her Son DeAngelo Johnson Killed After Shooting Inside Home in Chicago, Mother’s Boyfriend in Custody
CHICAGO — A 47-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son were fatally shot inside a residence in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood on the West Side late Thursday night, September 24, 2026, according to Chicago police.
The victims were identified as Angela Johnson, 47, and DeAngelo Johnson, 27. Police said a suspect, identified as Angela Johnson’s boyfriend, was taken into custody following the shooting.
The deadly shooting happened in the 800 block of North Parkside Avenue at approximately 10:43 p.m. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots coming from the basement of the residence and called 911.
When Chicago police officers arrived, they found the two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
Angela Johnson was found in the basement with a gunshot wound to her chest. Police-radio traffic indicated she had been shot on the right side of her chest.
DeAngelo Johnson was found on the first floor with multiple gunshot wounds. Radio traffic indicated that he had suffered two gunshot wounds to his back.
Both victims were initially unresponsive and in critical condition. Emergency personnel performed CPR on DeAngelo Johnson before both victims were transported to Mount Sinai Hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
According to police-radio traffic, one victim was pronounced dead at approximately 11:18 p.m., while the male victim was pronounced dead around 11:21 p.m.
Investigators found extensive evidence inside the residence, including approximately 23 shell casings in a basement bedroom. Additional shell casings were reportedly recovered in other areas of the basement, including the stairway, main room and bedroom.
Officers initially recovered a firearm and shell casings from the basement bedroom. Police later located a second firearm inside the home, bringing the total number of recovered firearms to two.
Authorities have not publicly stated who owned the firearms or confirmed which weapon, if either, was used in the fatal shooting.
Police also reported that DeAngelo Johnson was wearing an empty holster when officers found him on the first floor. That discovery prompted an officer-safety alert as officers searched the residence for the missing firearm.
Chicago police said the shooting appeared to be domestic-related and identified the alleged offender as the mother’s boyfriend.
Radio traffic indicated that a person had been detained by approximately 11:26 p.m. The official police report later confirmed that the known offender was taken into custody.
Two witnesses were reportedly available to identify the alleged offender, and officers conducted a show-up identification procedure near the scene.
Police have not released additional information about potential charges against the suspect.
The investigation into the Chicago Austin neighborhood double shooting remains ongoing. Detectives are continuing to examine the circumstances that led to the shooting, the relationship between the people involved and the role of the two recovered firearms.
The deaths of Angela Johnson and DeAngelo Johnson are being investigated as a double homicide.