Accused allegedly shot health insurance boss outside Manhattan hotel before going on run
Luigi Mangione appeared in Manhattan state court on Friday in connection with the killing of United Healthcare chief executive Brian Thompson.
Officials allege that Mr Mangione ambushed Mr Thompson as the healthcare executive was walking to an investor conference at a midtown Manhattan hotel. Mr Mangione slipped out of New York City via bus after the shooting and eluded authorities for days. Altoona police claim to have discovered even more evidence – such as a manifesto criticising health insurers’ prioritisation of profits instead of patients, as well as a 3-D printed handgun and silencer.
Mr Mangione has enjoyed an extensive outpouring of support. Mr Thompson’s death prompted numerous US residents to voice their own frustrations with health insurers – including denials of necessary and critical services.
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