AceShowbiz - The arrest of Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, has sent shockwaves through his family and community. Mangione stands accused of murdering Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in a disturbing chain of events that culminated in his apprehension at an Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald's on December 9.

"Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi's arrest," read a statement from his family, voiced by his cousin, Maryland Delegate Nino Mangione. The family extended their condolences to Thompson's family, noting, "We only know what we have read in the media. Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi's arrest." They urged people to "pray for all involved."

Thompson, aged 50, was fatally shot on December 4 while walking to the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The UnitedHealthcare chief was on his way to an investor meeting for UnitedHealth Group. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the incident as a "premeditated, preplanned targeted attack." At the crime scene, police discovered shell casings inscribed with the words "delay," "deny" and "depose," terms associated with health insurance tactics to limit benefits. Thompson's private funeral was held in Minnesota on the same day as Mangione's arrest.

Mangione, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, was identified as the primary suspect early Monday and was captured in Altoona after a McDonald's employee reported his suspicious behavior. Found with a gun and silencer similar to the one used in the shooting, as well as a fake New Jersey ID and a manifesto referencing the healthcare industry, Mangione faces multiple charges in both Pennsylvania and New York. Pennsylvania charges include felony forgery and illegal firearm possession, while New York prosecutors have charged him with second-degree murder among other serious offenses.

The investigation revealed that Mangione's arrest was precipitated by surveillance footage and a tip from a hostel worker in Manhattan where he had stayed using the fake ID. Mangione, who reportedly suffered from chronic back pain, came from a wealthy Baltimore-area family and held a social media profile showcasing an X-ray of a back with surgical screws, hinting at his personal struggles, which might have been linked to the crime.