Governor of Pennsylvania Josh Shapiro refuses to support the narrative painting Brian Thompson‘s suspected killer as a modern-day vigilante… as the murder case continues.
The politician spoke out at a press conference on Monday Luigi Mangionethe key person involved in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was arrested that same day in Pennsylvania.
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While addressing reporters, Shapiro made it clear that Mangione was “not a hero,” adding… “In America, we don’t kill people in cold blood to resolve policy differences or express a point of view.”
He doubled down on his stance by applauding the McDonald’s employee who called 911 on Mangione after seeing him at the fast-food chain … labeling the employee “the real hero in this story.”
Mangione has since been charged forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, tampering with records or identification, and providing false identification to law enforcement authorities.
It’s no secret that Mangione’s profile is on the rise after he was named as a person of interest in the murder investigation… his social media accounts have seen an increase in followers increase by tens of thousands – before he is suspended.
Countless people have expressed their support for Mangione… and many expressed their own frustrations with the insurance industry. One person even launched a GoFundMe to support LM’s defense fund.
Still, UnitedHealthcare is seeking justice after the fatal shooting of its CEO last week. The company released a statement on Monday, saying Mangione’s arrest “brought some relief to Brian’s family, friends, colleagues and the many others affected by this unspeakable tragedy.”
The statement continued… “We thank law enforcement and we will continue to work with them on this investigation. We ask that everyone respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.”