Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the high-profile shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, caused a scene as he was escorted into the courthouse on Tuesday.

Mangione, 26, shouted at reporters who had gathered outside to cover his arraignment, displaying visible agitation.

Flanked by law enforcement officers, Mangione appeared defiant, his voice rising above the commotion as he addressed members of the press.

“This is completely unjust and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!” (Followed by something else that couldn’t be heard clearly.)

This incident unfolded as Mangione was being brought into the courthouse to face multiple charges, including first-degree murder, related to the fatal shooting of Thompson in what police have described as a “brazen, targeted attack.”

The suspect’s outburst adds another layer of tension to a case that has already drawn significant public and media attention.

Authorities have linked Mangione to the crime through a range of evidence, including a ghost gun, clothing consistent with surveillance footage, and handwritten notes suggesting ill will toward corporate America.

Mangione’s courtroom appearance marks the next phase in a case that has captivated the nation and raised questions about motive and mental state. Law enforcement and legal experts continue to scrutinize the circumstances leading up to Thompson’s death, as well as the suspect’s behavior in its aftermath.