‘We Recognized He Was the Right Choice’ – One America News Network
OAN Staff Abril Elfi
6:25 PM – Monday, December 9, 2024
Luigi Mangione, 26, the individual detained in relation to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, has been charged with five offenses thus far.
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As per court documents, Mangione faces charges for forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, tampering with records or identification, possession of criminal instruments, and providing false identification to police.
Authorities are reportedly still gathering further evidence before deciding on any potential murder charges.
The five charges include two felonies and three misdemeanors. The forgery charge is categorized as a second-degree felony, while possession of a firearm without a license is considered a third-degree felony.
It is believed that the firearm used in the murder of the CEO was a “ghost gun,” fabricated with a 3D printer, according to NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny.
“Ghost guns are fully operational firearms that can be manufactured at home using parts and kits available for purchase from gun sellers or online vendors. The crucial component of a firearm is the receiver, which contains essential parts like the hammer, bolt or breechblock, and firing mechanism,” as stated on Americanprogress.org.
Patrolman Tyler Frye and his partner recognized Mangione immediately from images disseminated during the manhunt for the suspected gunman in Thompson’s murder when they were dispatched to a McDonald’s in Altoona.
“We didn’t even hesitate; we knew right away he was our suspect,” Frye remarked.
Nonetheless, Frye noted that the arrest was unexpected.
“I can’t say I was anticipating it, but it feels good to take someone like that off the streets,” Frye stated at a news conference. “Starting my career this way feels great.”
After his arrest, law enforcement found a “three-page, handwritten document” from Mangione that outlined his motivations and mindset, according to officials.
Two senior law enforcement officials informed NBC News that the document specifically references the healthcare sector and mentions strategies to avoid detection.
The officer concluded by noting that Mangione had no prior criminal history or issues related to drugs or alcohol.
Mangione has been denied bail and indicated that he comprehended the charges against him.
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