Luigi Mangione was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania on murder and other charges related to the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan. Police found a gun believed to be used in the shooting in Mangione’s possession. The gun was assembled with a 3D printer, indicating it may have been a “ghost gun.” Mangione faces charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, tampering with records, and false identification to law enforcement. He was also expected to face a homicide charge.
Additionally, the Pennsylvania House passed a “Ghost Gun” bill in April, aiming to ban homemade and 3D-printed firearms. The bill would make it a felony to sell or transfer firearm parts without a registered serial number. Lawmakers believe the proliferation of ghost guns in violent crimes poses a dangerous threat to communities, prompting the need for stricter regulations.
Mangione’s arrest and Thompson’s murder highlight the ongoing issue of untraceable firearms being used in criminal activities. If approved by the state Senate and governor, the Ghost Gun bill would help address this problem by imposing penalties for the sale and possession of unserialized firearms. The passage of this bill reflects efforts to combat the rising use of ghost guns in violent crimes across Pennsylvania and the nation.
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