Crime
Watch: UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione yells at reporters while being escorted inside courthouse
“This is completely unjust and an insult to the intelligence of the American people!” (Followed by something else that couldn’t be heard clearly.)
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.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — 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.