The 26 -year-old is expected to be extradited to New York to face charges in connection with Mr Thompson’s death.
A man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive has been held in custody after a brief court appearance in Pennsylvania.
Police arrested Luigi Nicholas Mangione on Monday after a McDonald’s employee in Altoona alerted authorities to a customer, who was found with a gun, mask and writings linking him to the ambush.
The 26 -year-old, who was charged with weapons, forgery and other charges, will be extradited to New York to face charges in connection with Mr Thompson’s death.
Brian Thompson shooting – what we know
The chance sighting at the restaurant led to a dramatic break in the fast-moving investigation.
