Neighbor of UnitedHealthcare CEO denounces murder

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – A neighbor of slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson spoke with FOX Business on Tuesday about the shocking Dec. 4 killing and expressed concern that executives could be targeted in the future.

A resident of Maple Grove, Minnesota, who asked to remain anonymous, described Thompson as a “good neighbor” and expressed sadness over the shooting that took place outside a New York hotel.

The resident described himself as “not particularly close” to Thompson, whose family lives in the same upscale neighborhood, and went on to speak out about the societal issues that led to the killing.

“Really weird to think that this could happen…it speaks to the need for security,” the neighbor said. “I’m a CEO…there are others with that title in this neighborhood, top executives in this neighborhood.”

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“I think we’re all concerned about a situation like this…whether it’s an employee, a customer or a disgruntled citizen,” he added. “I think it’s interesting, though, that people feel like (CEO is) the title that needs to be taken down.”

The resident added that the shooting was a “huge tragedy” and acknowledged the hostility toward the health care industry that led to the targeted killing.

“We need to find better ways to deal with this,” he said. “As a country, you need to find better ways to address the concerns that are causing this situation.”

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The neighbor’s remarks came a day after Thompson’s funeral, the same day suspect Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested by authorities in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Mangione had a 3D-printed gun and suppressor when he was arrested, along with writings indicating the Ivy League-educated suspect harbored “some ill will toward corporate America,” according to police.

When asked about Mangione’s popularity on social media, Thompson’s neighbor called him “disgusting” and expressed disdain for the suspect.

“Disgusting and hard to understand,” the Minnesota executive said. “It’s hard to understand that.”

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“Difficult problem. We need to figure this out.”

Breck Dumas and Brooke Curto of FOX Business contributed to this report.