Luigi Mangione Indicted On 1st, 2nd Degree Murder Charges In NYC

NEW YORK CITY — Luigi Mangione, who is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan, has been indicted on first and second degree murder charges in his New York City case, the Manhattan District Attorney announced on Tuesday.

Mangione, a Maryland native, has been formally indicted on a slew of charges, in addition to the murder counts, including: two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree; four counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree; one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and one count of criminal Possession of a forged Instrument in the second Degree, according to prosecutors.

"We allege that Luigi Mangione carried out the brazen, targeted and fatal shooting of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan. This type of premeditated, targeted gun violence cannot and will not be tolerated, and my office has been working day in and day out to bring the defendant to justice” District Attorney Alvin Bragg said in a statement. I want to extend my heartfelt prayers to Mr. Thompson’s loved ones as they continue to grieve."

The 26-year-old suspect remains detained at Huntingdon State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania, according to the New York Times.

Mangione also faces five charges in Pennsylvania.

Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks told reporters that the New York case should take "priority" over the charges Mangione faces in Pennsylvania, Patch previously reported.

Mangione faces a maximum penalty of life in prison without parole if convicted of the top charges in the New York City case, prosecutors said.

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