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Luigi Mangione Charged in Targeted Murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Authorities allege Mangione acted alone in the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson, citing a manifesto and evidence linking him to the crime.

  • Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with murder and weapons-related offenses in connection with the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City on December 4.
  • Police recovered a 262-page handwritten manifesto that allegedly outlined Mangione’s motives, criticizing corporate healthcare practices and describing the act as a symbolic challenge to the industry.
  • The suspect, a software engineer with a privileged background, was found in possession of a 3D-printed gun and silencer consistent with the weapon used in the crime, as well as fraudulent IDs and a U.S. passport.
  • Authorities believe Mangione acted alone and expressed concerns that he may be viewed as a martyr by some, as online supporters have already begun glorifying him through merchandise and social media posts.
  • Brian Thompson, 50, was shot in a targeted attack outside a Manhattan hotel; he had served as CEO of UnitedHealthcare since 2021 and was in the city for an investor meeting.
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