Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. was being held in a prison in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. But he is due to be extradited to New York City to face murder charges in the non-fatal shooting.
A search effort that took several days ended, fittingly, second after a customer at a McDonald’s in Altoona. Pennsylvania see the restaurant floor And police found evidence related to the shooting incident. This includes 3D printed guns and silencers, head masks and various fraudulent identification cards. and writings that officials say speak to his motives.
Luigi Mangione 26-year-old, who attended the Ivy League University of Pennsylvania, He was arrested and charged with a firearm without a permit. Forgery of documents and forging a false identification card to the police But a Manhattan developer later filed murder charges against him. As online records show.
Mangione is expected to be extradited to New York City. It is not yet clear when the isso will take place. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office did not immediately return a request for comment from USA TODAY. It was unclear if Mangione has an attorney. His arrest followed an exhaustive search for the masked hairdresser. where they found Thompson, a 50-year-old man and father of two children. Outside the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Manhattan The said executive is scheduled to attend an investor meeting.
Many people have issued public statements in support of Thompson. his family and the arrest of the murderer The shooting also sparked a wave of online grievances against the health insurance sector. Many point to high claim fees and denials of care. Including insurance premiums and unexpected expenses.
Who is Luigi Mangione?
Mangione was a lecturer in 2016 at the Gilman School, a private school in Baltimore. and will graduate from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with a combined master’s and bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Mangione comes from a prominent Baltimore family. His late father, Nicholas Mangione Sr. Develops real estate and is a donor to country clubs, idol roads and radio stations. According to the Baltimore Banner, at the time his late father was a philanthropist.
Nino Mangione, Representative from the State of Maryland It’s Luigi Mangione’s cousin. WBAL-TV deputy Nino Mangione released a statement about the X in the family name after his arrest Tuesday night.
“We only know what we read in the media,” the statement said. “Our family is shocked and upset by Luigi’s imprisonment. Our prayers are with Brian Thompson’s family and we ask that people pray for everyone involved.”
They asked if he had just been to New York City. After that, he fell silent and began to tremble. Authorities said they found the weapon and a 3D-printed silencer, a mask and a note when they searched Mangione’s backpack, according to charging documents.
Handwritten documents found at Mangione “speak to his motivations and thoughts,” New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said. Speaking in a group interview, Detective Chief Inspector Joseph Kenny said the three-page document did not include any other evidence. But it has shown more intent towards American companies.
