The 26-year-old suspect accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a midtown Manhattan street last year, Luigi Mangione, has released his first public statement since his arrest. 

“I am overwhelmed by –  and grateful for – everyone who has written me to share their stories and express their support. Powerfully, this support has transcended political, racial, and even class divisions, as mail has flooded MDC from across the country, and around the globe.” Mr. Mangione wrote, referring to the squalid Metropolitan Detention Center at Brooklyn, where he is currently incarcerated.