Luigi Mangione: Pics of the Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s Murder

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December 19, 2024 5:19PM EST
Luigi Mangione: Pics of the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's Murder Suspect
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Mangione’s arrest has gripped the nation after he was identified as a suspect in Brian Thompson’s murder.

Luigi Mangione was arrested and charged in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione, a 26-year-old engineer and Ivy League graduate, was found carrying a ghost gun and fake IDs in Altoona, Pennsylvania, less than a week after Thompson was shot in New York City in early December 2024.

The case has gripped the nation, with many speculating about the possible motive behind killing Thompson. Mangione comes from a wealthy Maryland family, and some of his former friends and classmates expressed their shock over his arrest in television interviews.

See pictures of Luigi Mangione as his case develops in our gallery below.

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Luigi Mangione’s Mugshot

Luigi Mangione’s Mugshot
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Luigi’s mugshot became available by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections shortly after he was taken into custody in Altoona. 

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Luigi Mangione at the Blair County Courthouse

Luigi Mangione at the Blair County Courthouse
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Mangione was photographed being scorted by police into the Blair County Courthouse for his extradition hearing. 

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Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania
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Mangione was led into the courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

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Luigi Mangione Yelling at the Media

Luigi Mangione Yelling at the Media
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Mangione had to be wrestled into the courthouse by police after he yelled, “This is completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people and their lived experience!” according to CBS News. 

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Luigi Mangione With Police

Luigi Mangione With Police
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Mangione was seen walking outside with police officers in Pennsylvania. 

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Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania
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Outside the courthouse for his extradition hearing, Mangione looked up at the cameras. 

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Luigi Mangione’s First Mugshot

Luigi Mangione’s First Mugshot
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Mangione was arrested by police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for carrying a ghost gun along with other charges. 

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Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania

Luigi Mangione in Pennsylvania
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Mangione was photographed here after being arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, five days after Thompson was shot. 

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Luigi Mangione Extradited To New York

Luigi Mangione Extradited To New York
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Luigi Mangione was extradited to New York City, arriving at a heliport on December 9 after his arrest in Pennsylvania.

December 19, 2024, 5:16PM