Alleged murderer of health insurer CEO arrested

A man who allegedly shot the CEO of US UnityHealthcare has been arrested and has faced court in Pennsylvania.

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00:00The brazen murder of the CEO of a major American health insurance company has cast a stark spotlight on

00:07frustrations within the US health care system.

00:10On December 4, 2024, Brian Thompson was shot outside his New York hotel in a chilling targeted attack

00:17that police now believe stemmed from deep-seated anger towards corporate health care.

00:23Following a nationwide manhunt, the alleged gunman, 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania.

00:31Mangione, who has an Ivy League degree and is related to a prominent Maryland family,

00:36shouted at reporters as he was taken into court condemning an insult to the intelligence of the American people.

00:43The suspect was in a McDonald's and was recognized by an employee who then called local police.

00:50Upon further investigation, officers recovered a firearm on his person, as well as a suppressor,

00:57both consistent with the weapon used in the murder.

01:00The alleged murderer's manifesto was also recovered by police, which outlined the fact that the suspect had a gun

01:08The alleged murderer's manifesto was also recovered by police, which outlined skyrocketing costs, declining life expectancy,

01:16and a system he accused of prioritizing profit over people.

01:21Mangione, who faces charges of murder and multiple weapon offenses, reportedly did not enter pleas and remains in custody.