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.
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.