Suspect Charged with Terrorism in Murder of U.S. Health Insurance Executive
Luigi Mangione, the accused shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, faces charges of terrorism alongside first-degree murder. Prosecutors allege that Mangione aimed to instill fear through the killing, which took place in Manhattan. After a week-long manhunt, Mangione was captured in Pennsylvania. The motives behind the murder remain unclear, but documents found during his arrest indicate criticism of the health insurance industry. He is currently resisting extradition to New York, with some social media users expressing support for his actions against healthcare companies.