The individual of curiosity detained in reference to the homicide of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been revealed … and his identify is Luigi Mangione.
Legislation enforcement sources inform TMZ … Mangione is being questioned by authorities in Altoona, Pennsylvania … although, he has not been charged in reference to the deadly capturing.
The New York Instances first reported the individual of curiosity had a written “manifesto” in his possession. Legislation enforcement sources inform TMZ … the manifesto is “critical of the healthcare industry.”
Mangione’s LinkedIn account reveals he is a former highschool valedictorian, who notably attended the Ivy League college College of Pennsylvania. Mangione is from Maryland, and his final recognized tackle was in Hawaii.
Mangione, who additionally attended the Gilman College in Baltimore, Maryland for his highschool years, made his technique to UPenn in 2016 … the place he graduated with a level in Engineering, Pc and Info Science. He continued his research on the prestigious college for yet one more yr … incomes his Grasp’s diploma within the course of.
As TMZ beforehand reported, LM was detained by police after officers acquired a tip that an individual of curiosity was seen at a McDonald’s. The seek for the suspected shooter expanded nationwide after New York Metropolis Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch mentioned the doable perp had fled NYC.
The Instances experiences the detained man confirmed police the identical pretend I.D. used to hire the hostel room in NYC, the place the homicide suspect is believed to have stayed previous to final week’s homicide … and the detainee was reportedly in possession of a gun — probably a “ghost gun” — and a silencer, in keeping with legislation enforcement sources cited by the newspaper.
We’re certain extra developments are to come back … so, keep tuned.
