What to know about 'ghost guns,' the weapon allegedly tied to the CEO shooting
The man arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is alleged to have had a type of homemade weapon known as a "ghost gun."
The man arrested Monday in connection with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is alleged to have had a type of homemade weapon known as a "ghost gun."
Luigi Mangione, 26, whom police named as a “strong person of interest,” had a "ghost gun that had the capability of firing 9 mm round and a suppressor” when he was arrested on weapons charges in Altoona, Pennsylvania, New York Police Department Chief of Detectives Joseph Kenny told reporters.
A senior law enforcement official told NBC News the weapon found in Mangione's possession appears to be similar to the weapon used in the Manhattan murder. Kenny said the weapon "may have been made on a 3D printer."
The gun Luigi Mangione was found with in Altoona, Pa., on Monday.Provided to NBC NewsWhat are ghost guns?"Ghost guns" are firearms that can be assembled at home from parts that are bought online. Those parts can usually be obtained without background checks and do not have serial numbers.
The do-it-yourself kits have been around since the 1990s, but they have exploded in popularity in recent years — especially among criminals.
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