Mystery Deepens: Arrest Made in High-Profile CEO Shooting

A 26-year-old man was apprehended with a weapon linked to the murder of UnitedHealth's CEO, Brian Thompson. Police recovered a ghost gun and fraudulent IDs. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, had anti-corporate sentiments. Authorities continue to investigate motives and trace the suspect's escape route after the brazen attack.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Newyork | Updated: 10-12-2024 00:52 IST | Created: 10-12-2024 00:52 IST
Mystery Deepens: Arrest Made in High-Profile CEO Shooting
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New York police have apprehended a 26-year-old suspect in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth. According to NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the man was detained after being spotted in a Pennsylvania McDonald's, with evidence linking him to the crime recovered.

The suspect, identified as Luigi Nicholas Mangione, was found with a ghost gun and multiple fake IDs. Police stated that the weapon could have been a 3-D printed ghost gun capable of firing 9 mm rounds, making it difficult to trace.

Following the assassination, investigators revealed that Mangione harbored anti-corporate sentiment, which was evident in a three-page handwritten document. Authorities are retracing the suspect's movements through New York, and a significant reward is offered for information leading to his conviction.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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