Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old man, has been charged with the murder of UnitedHealth (UNH)care CEO Brian Thompson, hours after he was arrested by local police in Altoona, Pennsylvania, The Financial Times’ Oliver Barnes reports. Mangione was charged with five counts, including firearms charges. “Our hope is that today’s apprehension brings some relief to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy,” UnitedHealth said.
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