UnitedHealthcare's CEO killer arrested

The alleged killer Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested on December 9, 2024, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The incident occurred on December 4 outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel, where Thompson was attending an investor conference. Mangione reportedly ambushed Thompson, shooting him multiple times before fleeing on a bike. A ghost gun believed to be the weapon used, along with a suppressor and fake IDs, was found in Mangione's possession during his arrest. Police also discovered a three-page manifesto criticizing the healthcare industry, suggesting the attack was targeted and motivated by animosity toward corporate practices.

Brian Thompson, 49, had been UnitedHealthcare's CEO since 2021 and was recognized for his leadership in healthcare advocacy. His killing has prompted heightened security measures across the healthcare industry and significant public discourse about corporate accountability and safety for executives