Medical Care
What We Know About the Person of Interest in the UHC Shooting (Luigi Mangione)
2024-12-09
The shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Pennsylvania has brought significant attention. Law enforcement officials have identified the person being questioned in this connection as Luigi Mangione. Mangione, aged 26, was arrested on a firearms charge in Altoona, Pennsylvania, yet he has not been charged in the Thompson slaying. This case is unfolding with live coverage as investigators look into whether Mangione recently traveled from Philadelphia to Altoona by bus, a distance of about 240 miles.
Key Details and Developments
Identification and Arrest
Mangione was found in a McDonald’s restaurant carrying multiple fake IDs, one with the name “Marc Rosario.” An employee recognized him and called local police. This incident has raised many questions about his motives and actions.Police stated that the suspected shooter arrived in New York City by bus in late November and had stayed at a Manhattan hostel. The man who checked into the hostel also used a fake New Jersey ID with the same name.The Shooting Scene and Circumstances
Thompson, 50, was gunned down on the morning of Dec. 4 in front of the New York Hilton Midtown as he was on his way to an investor conference. The masked shooter approached Thompson from behind and shot him at least once in the back and once in the right calf. Shell casings found at the scene had the words “deny,” “delay” and “depose” written on them. The gunman then fled on foot and later on a bike into Central Park.This is a complex and evolving story, and we will continue to bring you updates as more information becomes available.