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Man shot while helping with stalled vehicle in Jackson

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2024-11-20 19:08:00

SUMMARY: A man was shot in Jackson, Mississippi, while attempting to assist a person with a stalled vehicle on State Street at Beasley Road around 4:00 p.m. on November 20. Detective Tommie Brown reported that the victim was working on the vehicle when the suspect approached, questioned him, and then opened fire. The assailant fled the scene in a vehicle. Fortunately, the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. The Jackson Police Department is seeking information about the incident and encourages anyone with details to contact them or Crime Stoppers.

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Suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggles, shouts while entering courthouse

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www.wjtv.com – MICHAEL R. SISAK and MARK SCOLFORO, Associated Press – 2024-12-10 14:27:00

SUMMARY: Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Pennsylvania and charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione, who expressed disdain for corporate greed and the health insurance industry, was found with a gun matching the murder weapon and fraudulent IDs. He initially gave false identification but was recognized at a McDonald’s. Mangione, who wrote a three-page document expressing anti-corporate sentiments, is being extradited to New York. His family, shocked by his arrest, expressed condolences to Thompson’s family. Mangione had no prior criminal complaints but had a history of severe back pain.

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Details emerge about suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

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www.wcbi.com – Kailey Cox – 2024-12-10 11:16:00

SUMMARY: Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a 26-year-old Ivy League graduate, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, for the murder of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Thompson was shot in New York City by a gunman who appeared to target him specifically. Mangione was identified after a McDonald’s customer recognized him from security footage. Authorities found Mangione with a gun matching the murder weapon, fake IDs, and a handwritten document expressing resentment toward corporate America. Mangione, who had a history of back pain and worked for TrueCar, is expected to be extradited to New York, facing murder charges. His family expressed shock at his arrest.

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FBI shooting at Mississippi motel still unexplained, but family looking for answers

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www.wjtv.com – April Thompson – 2024-12-06 09:40:00

SUMMARY: On October 4, 2023, FBI agents fatally shot Ilya Beloozerov, a 50-year-old IT specialist originally from Russia, at a Super 8 Motel in Hernando, Mississippi. Following the incident, a family member claimed he was shot approximately 40 times without explanation. Prior to his death, the FBI questioned family members about his possible involvement with Ukraine, although they stated he would never support Russia. The family, seeking answers, reported a lack of communication from authorities, despite attempts to gather information. They have now sought legal counsel and expect to meet with an FBI representative soon regarding the incident.

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