Video: ‘Strong Person of Interest’ Is Arrested in Health Care C.E.O.’s Shooting

“We have a strong person of interest in the shooting that shook our city last week of C.E.O. Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was the victim of a senseless act of violence.” “Earlier this morning in Altoona, Pa., members of the Altoona Police Department arrested Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old male, on firearms charges. At this time, he is believed to be our person of interest in the brazen, targeted murder of Brian Thompson, C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare, last Wednesday in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect was in a McDonald’s and was recognized by an employee who then called local police. Responding officers questioned the suspect, who was acting suspiciously and was carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a U.S. passport. Upon further investigation, officers recovered a firearm on his person, as well as a suppressor, both consistent with the weapon used in the murder. They also recovered clothing, including a mask consistent with those worn by our wanted individual. Also recovered was a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching the ID our suspect used to check into his New York City hostel before the shooting incident. Additionally, officers recovered a handwritten document that speaks to both his motivation and mindset.”