New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch comment on the arrest of a suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week was taken into custody in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on Monday. The person of interest has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione.
UnitedHealth Group, parent company of unitedhealthcare The insurance branch told Fox Business:
“Our hope is that today’s apprehension will bring some comfort to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy.
“We thank law enforcement and will continue to work with them on this investigation.
“We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.”
“Our hope is that today’s apprehension will provide some comfort to Brian’s family, friends, coworkers, and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy. We thank law enforcement and will continue to work with them on this investigation. We wish That everyone respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.”
A McDonald’s employee reportedly recognized Mangione and called local authorities. According to Mangione’s LinkedIn page, he is employed at TrueCar Inc. and attended the University of Pennsylvania.
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On December 4, Thompson, 50, was on his way to the company’s annual investor day in New York City when he was shot and killed outside the New York Hilton around 6:44 a.m. He was taken to the hospital where he died.
This 2017 file photo of Brian Thompson was released via BusinessWire after he was named chief executive officer of the UnitedHealthcare unit in 2017. (BusinessWire/Fox News)
The NYPD led the investigation and confirmed Friday that they believe the suspect has left Manhattan. The FBI then joined the operation and released fresh photos of the person of interest throughout the weekend.
A screenshot of surveillance footage released by the NYPD shows a man allegedly wanted in connection with the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (NYPD/Fox News Weather)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said at a press conference on Monday, “The identification we are looking for matches his description” and that he had “numerous items that we believe may identify him.” Will be linked to this incident.”
At the briefing, NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenney also did not reveal an official motive, but said, “It appears he has some ill will toward corporate America.”
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