Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared in court in Pennsylvania on Monday to face multiple charges, including forgery and firearms violations. Footage captured Mangione being escorted in handcuffs to the Blair County Courthouse in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.

During his arraignment, Mangione faced accusations of:

•Forgery

•Carrying a firearm without a license

•Tampering with records or identification

•Possession of instruments of crime

•Providing false identification to law enforcement

Authorities arrested Mangione earlier that day after an intense manhunt. A McDonald’s employee in Altoona, Pennsylvania, recognized him from media reports and alerted police. When apprehended, Mangione had a handwritten manifesto referencing the shooting and carried a “ghost gun” with a suppressor matching the weapon used in the attack. Police also found a fake New Jersey ID tied to a New York hostel Mangione had used.

Courtroom Developments

At his first hearing, Mangione, 26, was denied bail and did not enter a plea. He denied carrying significant sums of money or foreign currency, though police documents reported otherwise. Mangione also listed multiple addresses, including locations in Towson, Maryland, and Honolulu, citing frequent travel.

Authorities confirmed he has not spoken to law enforcement since his arrest, nor has he requested legal representation. Extradition proceedings to New York, where Thompson was shot and killed last Wednesday, could begin once charges are filed, but the process may take 35–40 days if contested.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned celebrations of Thompson’s death as “deeply disturbing,” emphasizing that justice must prevail. He rejected notions of vigilante justice, stating, “In a civil society, we are all less safe when ideologues engage in violence.”

Thompson’s ambush outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel en route to an investor conference has spurred companies like Amazon to bolster executive protection. Amazon has posted job listings for security managers responsible for safeguarding executives during business travel.

Court documents revealed Mangione initially lied to officers at the Pennsylvania McDonald’s, presenting a fake ID. When asked if he had been in New York recently, he became visibly nervous and refused to speak further.

Mangione remains in custody as investigations continue.