Police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, have apprehended a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan last week. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was found at a McDonald's in Altoona after a tip from a restaurant employee who recognized him.
Key Details:
- The suspect was carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, a US passport, and a firearm with a suppressor believed to be the murder weapon.
- A handwritten document recovered from the suspect indicated his negative sentiments towards corporate America and the healthcare industry.
- The suspect, who has no prior arrests in New York, was born in Maryland and had a last known address in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- Investigators utilized drones, K-9 units, and scuba divers during the search, leading to the recovery of crucial evidence.
Investigation and Next Steps:
NYPD detectives are en route to Pennsylvania to further interview the suspect. The suspect will need to be extradited to New York to face potential charges. Despite recovering a partial fingerprint and DNA, no matches have been found in law enforcement databases.
Additional Developments:
Police released more photos of the suspect over the weekend, showing him in various locations wearing a hood and face mask. A backpack believed to belong to the suspect was found in Central Park, containing Monopoly money and a Tommy Hilfiger jacket.
