Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting charged with murder | First Thing

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Prosecutors in New York have charged Luigi Mangione, 26, with the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, court records show.

What weapon did he allegedly use? Police said that Mangione had a weapon made with a 3D printer.

What did his document say about his aims? According to CNN, among other statements, he said “these parasites had it coming” and expressed anger over US healthcare costs and inequalities.

Did he act alone? Mangione indicated in his document that he was self-funded and acted alone.

Who has the US hit? It struck targets associated with Islamic State (IS) in central Syria.

What about Turkey? Turkey attacked US-backed Kurdish forces.

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