Former NYPD lieutenant Darrin Porcher provides insights into the intense manhunt for the killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomson on Cavuto: Coast to Coast. This case has captured the attention of many with its twists and turns.

Unraveling the Mystery of the UnitedHealthcare CEO's Murder

Details of the Suspect

Luigi Mangione, the suspect detained following the manhunt, graduated from the prestigious Gilman School in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2016, he was valedictorian of the school founded in 1897, which was the first country day school in the U.S. A screenshot from surveillance footage shows an alleged person of interest wanted in connection with the shooting.This elite institution charges around $21,000 annually for pre-kindergarten and over $38,000 a year for grades 9-12. A high school classmate described Mangione as a "smart kid" who was "always doing the right thing" and had a smile on his face. They were surprised by the turn of events as it's been 10 or 9 years since they graduated.

The Arrest Scene

Mangione was taken into police custody at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 100 miles east of Pittsburgh. A person at the McDonald's recognized him from the wanted posters and alerted law enforcement. When police arrived, they found a weapon believed to be the one used in the murder in his pocket, along with a fake ID.The NYPD initially called the individual a person of interest but later named Mangione a suspect on Monday. NYPD investigators have now arrived in Altoona.

The Fatal Incident

UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, in New York City. Surveillance video shows a gunman with a covered face aiming a pistol with a silencer at Thompson at 6:46 a.m. outside the Midtown Hilton Hotel and shooting him three times. Thompson was married with two children.This tragic event has left the community in shock and the investigation continues to unfold.