The family of Luigi Mangione, the Ivy League graduate charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, expressed devastation over his arrest. It was revealed that the 26-year-old alleged gunman spiraled after undergoing “traumatic” back surgery.
The family of Luigi Mangione, including his cousin Nino Mangione, a Republican Baltimore County delegate, stated that they were shocked and devastated by his arrest. They offered prayers to the family of Brian Thompson and requested prayers for all involved. The Mangione family expressed their devastation over the news.
The family added that they are unable to comment on news reports regarding the accused killer, as they only know what has been reported in the media.
Luigi Mangione, a University of Pennsylvania graduate, was reported to police by an Altoona McDonald’s employee who recognized him from photos released by the NYPD.
Local police approached him at the restaurant, and he “started to shake” when questioned about his recent visit to New York. He provided a fake New Jersey ID and was taken into custody. Police found a ghost gun with a silencer on him, along with other items consistent with what they were seeking, including a handwritten manifesto expressing disdain for the health insurance industry.
Luigi Mangione comes from a wealthy real estate family in Maryland. He was raised in Towson, where his family owns various properties including country clubs and a radio station.
Prior to the shooting, he became estranged from friends and family. His mother reported him missing in November and reached out to his peers for help in locating him.
Key Points about the Shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson
- Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot outside a Midtown hotel in what police described as a targeted attack.
- Thompson was under investigation by the Department of Justice for insider trading.
- His wife mentioned that he had been receiving threats before the shooting.
- Thompson’s murder sparked online support and a controversial lookalike competition in NYC.
- Luigi Mangione, a former Ivy League student, was identified as a suspect in the shooting.
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One of Mangione’s former classmates mentioned that he went dark after undergoing back surgery. A friend in Hawaii also confirmed his back issues.
According to reports, Mangione’s back surgery was traumatic and left him bedridden for a week after a basic surfing lesson. Images of X-rays from the surgery depicted giant screws going into his spine.
Former high school friends described Mangione as going “absolutely crazy” after the surgery, indicating a significant change in his behavior.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Mangione has not made any statements since his arrest. He was charged with murder in New York following arraignment on weapons and forgery charges in Pennsylvania.
Brian Thompson was shot and killed as he walked to a hotel for a conference, where he was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare’s parent company.
