Police were skeptical about tip that led to arrest of UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Victoria Bekiempis in New YorkDecember 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM

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Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the December 4, 2024, shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, was arrested at a Pennsylvania McDonald's on December 9, 2024, following a tip. Court proceedings revealed that police initially doubted the tip's validity, even joking about it in text messages. Despite their skepticism, officers responded to the McDonald's, where they found Mangione matching the tipster's description. He initially provided a fake ID but was quickly identified. Mangione faces charges in both Manhattan federal and state courts and has pleaded not guilty. The current court proceedings are focused on whether evidence obtained during Mangione's arrest should be excluded, as his lawyers argue he was not immediately informed of his constitutional rights.

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