Alleged perpetrator of the December 4, 2024 targeted shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside Midtown Manhattan hotel. Arrested December 9, 2024 in Altoona, PA. Pleaded not guilty.
Profile
Luigi Nicholas Mangione is a 26-year-old American man from a prominent Maryland family who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2020 with degrees in computer science and engineering. He was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania on December 9, 2024, after a five-day manhunt following the December 4 shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. Police discovered a ghost gun, a silencer, and a handwritten manifesto expressing anger at the American health insurance system in his possession. Mangione faces federal murder charges and New York state charges including murder in the second degree.
Jan 2026
A judge dismissed the state-level murder and weapons charges, leaving the federal case as the primary prosecution track.
ReutersJan 2026
A judge dismissed all state-level murder and weapons charges. Mangione and his legal team appeared in court; the federal prosecution by the DOJ in the Southern District of New York will continue as the primary case.
ReutersFeb 2025
Mangione appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court in civilian clothes — a dark suit — with his hair notably styled. Sharp contrast to his earlier orange jumpsuit appearance. Supporters again gathered outside.
New York PostJan 2025
Mangione appeared in federal court to face charges including murder in furtherance of stalking and murder through use of a firearm. Pleaded not guilty to all counts. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.
NBC NewsJan 2025
The U.S. Department of Justice filed federal charges including murder through use of a firearm and murder in furtherance of stalking. Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York are seeking the death penalty.
NBC New YorkDec 2024
Mangione appeared in Manhattan court for his first arraignment on state murder charges. Arrived in an orange prison jumpsuit, hair disheveled. The courtroom was packed; dozens of supporters gathered outside holding signs.
New York PostDec 2024
Manhattan DA charged Mangione with 2nd-degree murder with special circumstances (terrorism) in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024.
CBS News New YorkDec 2024
Mangione was recognized by a tipster at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Found with a 3D-printed ghost gun, silencer, and handwritten manifesto. Extradited to New York.
The GuardianDec 2024
Mangione was apprehended after a tipster at an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald's recognized him from a wanted poster. Investigators found a 3D-printed ghost gun, silencer, and a handwritten manifesto. He was extradited to New York.
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