His grandparents, Nick Mangione Sr. and Mary C. Mangione, purchased and developed the Turf Valley Country Club in Ellicott City in the 1970s.

Mangione’s cousin, Nino Mangione, is a Republican state delegate and WCBM host.

Cranston also revealed that earlier this year, Mangione’s family had circulated a message seeking information on his whereabouts, stating they had not heard from him for several months after back surgery.

He was denied bail and has not entered a plea.

According to the police complaint, when questioned about whether he had recently been to New York, “the male became quiet and started to shake.”

Law enforcement reported that Mangione was in possession of a homemade firearm, or a “ghost gun,” along with multiple fake IDs and a handwritten document that allegedly provides insight into his motives.

NYPD Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny noted that the firearm, potentially made with a 3D printer, included a suppressor and had the capability of firing 9mm rounds.

Clothing recovered during the arrest matched descriptions of what the shooter wore.

“We don’t think that there’s any specific threats to other people mentioned in that document…But it does seem that he has some ill will toward corporate America,” Kenny said.

“We’ve recovered an enormous amount of forensic evidence, an enormous amount of video, and once again, with your help, the public’s help,” Kenny remarked.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch reportedly said the 50-year-old executive was walking to UnitedHealthcare’s investor conference when an unknown assailant approached from behind and fired multiple rounds, striking him in the back and calf.

Thompson was pronounced dead at Mount Sinai West Hospital.

As reported by NBC, police described it as a “premeditated, preplanned targeted attack.”

The attacker followed him as he fell and continued firing.

At the crime scene, Kenny said officers found three live 9 mm rounds, three shell casings, and a cell phone.

Investigators believed the gunman used a firearm with a silencer.

Police described the suspect as wearing a black hoodie and pants and carrying a gray backpack.

Police also believed that Thompson was deliberately targeted, though the motive remains unclear.

Adding to the uncertainty, Thompson’s wife, Paulette, recalled that her husband had received threats.

The family mourned Thompson’s loss, describing him as an “incredibly loving, generous, and talented man,” and requested privacy during that difficult time.

The company pledged full cooperation with the NYPD’s investigation and extended heartfelt condolences to Thompson’s family and loved ones.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Thompson joined the UnitedHealth Group in 2004 and was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021, overseeing nearly 140,000 employees worldwide.

Before joining UnitedHealth Group, Thompson spent nearly seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in various roles.

As Manager of Transaction Advisory Services from 2002 to 2004, he conducted due diligence for corporate, venture capital, and private equity clients in mergers and acquisitions across industries like insurance, automotive, telecommunications, and manufacturing, handling both domestic and international deals.

A graduate of the University of Iowa, he earned valedictorian honors in 1997, receiving the Delta Sigma Pi Scholarship Key for achieving the highest GPA.

The loss of such a prominent and accomplished figure continues to leave the corporate community in shock.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro condemned the responses, emphasizing that violence is never an acceptable way to address grievances or express political views.

They also praised law enforcement’s efforts and affirmed the company’s support for the ongoing investigation to uncover more evidence and determine a motive.

He remains in custody as the case progresses.