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Luigi Mangione charged with terror in CEO's killing
Luigi Mangione has already been charged with murder for the killing of CEO Brian Thompson, but the terror allegation was just announced on Tuesday. FOX 5 NY’s Michelle Ross has the latest from Lower Manhattan where the Manhattan DA and NYPD commissioner just held a press conference.
NEW YORK - Luigi Mangione, the alleged killer of United Healthcare CEO Thompson, has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder and murder as an act of terrorism, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg announced on Tuesday.
The timeline of events leading up to Thompson's death and Mangione's arrest paints a chilling picture of premeditated violence.
Here is a detailed breakdown of the events according to the six-count indictment:
Mangione arrives in NYC (Nov. 24)
According to the indictment, on Nov. 24, Mangione arrived at Port Authority on a bus and checked into the HI New York City Hostel on the Upper West Side. He used a fake New Jersey ID under the name "Mark Rosario." He extended his stay multiple times, raising suspicions about his intentions.
Mangione stops at Starbucks before the murder (Dec. 4)
According to the indictment, at 5:34 a.m., Mangione departed the hostel and traveled to Midtown Manhattan using an e-bike. His route led him to the area surrounding the Hilton Hotel.
Between 5:52 a.m. and 6:45 a.m., Mangione was seen walking near and around the Hilton Hotel at 6th Avenue and West 54th Street. Surveillance footage captured his movements, though his purpose remained unclear at the time.
At 6:15 a.m., Mangione stopped at a Starbucks (1290 6th Avenue) to purchase a water bottle and granola bars, suggesting he was preparing for something significant.
Between 6:38 a.m. and 6:44 a.m., Mangione was observed standing silently against a wall on the north side of West 54th Street, directly across from the Hilton. He is fully masked, with his hood up, making his presence more discreet and raising suspicions about his intentions.
Brian Thompson is shot outside Hilton Hotel (Dec. 4)
According to the indictment, at 6:45 a.m., Mangione crossed the street to the Hilton Hotel and approached Thompson from behind. Armed with a 9-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a silencer, Mangione allegedly shot Thompson twice—once in the back and once in the leg.
After the shooting, Mangione fled the scene, heading northeast on West 54th Street. He then abandoned the e-bike and continued his escape uptown.
Mangione flees NYC (Dec. 4)
Mangione hailed a taxi after abandoning the e-bike. The taxi dropped him off at West 178th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Northern Manhattan. From there, he fled the state of New York, evading authorities for several days.
United Healthcare CEO is pronounced dead (Dec. 4)
Thompson was rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital after being shot. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at 7:12 a.m. The coroner confirmed that the cause of death was the gunshot wounds inflicted by Mangione.
Police find cryptic markings on bullets
Authorities found two shell casings near the scene, each inscribed with the words "DENY" and "DEPOSE". Additionally, a bullet retrieved from the scene had the word "DELAY" written on it. These cryptic markings left by Mangione are being investigated for their possible significance and any connection to his motives.
Mangione arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Dec. 9)
On Dec. 9, Mangione was spotted at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Authorities quickly apprehend him, ending his days on the run.
During the arrest, police recovered a 9-millimeter handgun with a 3D-printed receiver, two ammunition magazines, multiple live cartridges, a homemade silencer, and the fake New Jersey ID Mangione used at the hostel.