A suspect is in custody. Some Americans are celebrating his alleged actions
Five days after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in Manhattan, police arrested 26 year old Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania. He’s facing charges including murder, the illegal possession of a firearm, and lying about his identity.
Authorities believe they have arrested the person responsible for gunning down the CEO of a health insurance company. What have we learned about Luigi Mangione, and his possible motivations?
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