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Luigi Mangione, a Towson native and cousin of a Maryland state lawmaker, was arrested in Pennsylvania as a “strong person of interest” in the New York City shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione was found with a “ghost gun” made with a 3D printer and a handwritten document detailing his motivation. He also had a silencer, mask, fake IDs, and clothing similar to the shooter’s attire. Mangione, a Gilman School valedictorian and University of Pennsylvania graduate, comes from a prominent Baltimore family that owns businesses such as country clubs and a radio station.
Thompson, who was shot outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel, was a well-respected healthcare executive. His killing has sparked criticism of UnitedHealthcare and the US healthcare system for denying or complicating medical treatment. New York Police are en route to Pennsylvania, where Mangione was recognized and apprehended at a McDonald’s. The Blair County District Attorney’s Office will release a statement on the case. Nino Mangione, the cousin of Luigi and a Maryland delegate, has not commented on the situation.
The arrest of Mangione has brought a new development in the investigation of Thompson’s murder, which shocked and saddened many. The news has also shed light on the connections and background of the suspect, linking him to a politically active and high-profile family in the Baltimore area. The details surrounding the case continue to unfold, and updates are expected.
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