Mangione, 26, allegedly murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, in New York last week, which sparked a nationwide manhunt for his killer.
After police appeals, Mangione was identified at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, by a member of staff who alerted police on Monday (December 9).
“Responding officers questioned the suspect, who was acting suspiciously and was carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a US passport.
“Upon further investigation, officers recovered a firearm on his person, as well as a suppressor, both consistent with the weapon used in the murder.
“They also recovered clothing, including a mask, consistent with those worn by our wanted individual.
“Additionally, officers recovered a handwritten document that speaks to both his motivation and mindset.”
The 26-year-old was then arrested and appeared in court the following day.
Luigi Mangione has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
As he arrived at Blair County Courthouse on December 10, Mangione yelled and struggled with officers as he was ushered inside.
“It’s completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people. It’s lived experience,” Mangione shouted.
He has since been charged with murder and four other counts including firearms charges, and faces extradition back to New York – something he has contested.
Mangione was denied bail at the brief hearing. He has 14 days to challenge the bail decision.
Prosecutors, meanwhile, have a month to seek a governor’s warrant out of New York.
Mangione, wearing an orange jumpsuit, mostly stared straight ahead during the hearing, occasionally consulting papers, rocking in his chair, or looking back at the gallery.
At one point, he began to speak to respond to the court discussion, but was told to be quiet by his lawyer Thomas Dickey.
Thomas Dickey spoke to reporters outside the court (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Speaking outside of the court after the hearing, Dickey said they haven’t received any evidence yet.
“We’re going to take a look at stuff and we’re doing to fight it tooth and nail,” he told reporters, as per Sky News.
“He’s being accused of some serious matters and I think he’s taking it as well as he can.”
Thompson was fatally shot outside of the Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York on Wednesday (December 4).
Footage released by police showed the moment a person armed with a gun approached the UnitedHealthcare CEO from behind and began shooting before fleeing the scene.
“Based on the evidence we have so far, it does appear the victim was specifically targeted. But at this point, we do not know why,” the NYPD Chief of Detectives, Joe Kenny, said.
Yesterday (December 9), officials announced that a person of interest had been detained after being spotted in a McDonalds in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a tip-off from an employee at the fast-food joint.
After being brought in for questioning, Luigi Mangione, 26, has since been charged with the murder of Thompson, as well as possessing an unlicensed firearm, forgery, and providing false ID to cops.
Luigi Mangione was seen yelling at reporters (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Mangione was taken to Blair County Courthouse, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday (December 10), where he was filmed shouting a message to reporters who were waiting outside.
“It’s completely out of touch and an insult to the intelligence of the American people. It’s lived experience,” he could be heard saying.
The suspect made the remarks as he was being led from a car into the court by numerous police officers, and he was then forced inside the building before being able to finish what he was saying.
Following his detainment yesterday, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch said: “The suspect was in a McDonald’s and was recognised by an employee who then called local police.
Mangione has been charged with murder (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
“Responding officers questioned the suspect, who was acting suspiciously and was carrying multiple fraudulent IDs, as well as a US passport.
“Upon further investigation, officers recovered a firearm on his person, as well as a suppressor, both consistent with the weapon used in the murder.
“They also recovered clothing, including a mask, consistent with those worn by our wanted individual.
“Additionally, officers recovered a handwritten document that speaks to both his motivation and mindset.”
According to Sky News, the suspect will be extradited to New York, of which he has contested, and has been denied bail.
