Police are questioning Luigi Mangione, 26, in connection with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City after he was arrested in Pennsylvania.
NEW YORK -- A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City , police sources tell CBS News New York.The man was identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione. Sources say he was spotted at a McDonald's in Altoona by someone who'd seen photos of the person of interest in the case.
Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny said. 'This is a strong person of interest,' New York City Mayor Eric Adams after Mangione's arrest. 'He matches the description of the identification we've been looking for. He's also in possession of several items that we believe will connect him to this incident.' Thompson, 50, was fatally shot outside the Hilton Midtown hotel on Dec. 4.
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