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Why did police arrest Luigi Mangione?
Police arrested Luigi Mangione on firearms charges related to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was considered a strong person of interest in the shooting.
What evidence did police find on Luigi Mangione?
Police found a firearm suppressor, a ghost gun potentially made with a 3D printer, clothing and a mask consistent with the suspect's description, a U.S. passport, and multiple fraudulent IDs.
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- Luigi Mangione, 26, arrested as a person of interest
- Found with firearm suppressor, ghost gun, and clothing matching suspect description
- Possessed U.S. passport and multiple fraudulent IDs
- Believed to have acted alone
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