Bodycam and McDonald’s Surveillance Show Arrest of Suspect in CEO Killing

At a pretrial hearing on December 1, 2025, prosecutors played body camera footage and McDonald’s surveillance video of the arrest of Luigi Mangione, the man accused in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The footage shows officers entering the Altoona restaurant, approaching Mangione as he sat inside, and engaging him in questioning for several minutes while additional units were summoned. According to the videos, officers frisked Mangione and placed him in handcuffs more than 30 minutes after the first contact with law enforcement. Mangione watched the footage in court. He has pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with Thompson’s death.

Authorities say the break in the months long manhunt came when a McDonald’s manager called police after a customer recognized the suspect inside the restaurant. The arrest concluded an intensive law enforcement search that had drawn national attention. The hearing presentation of the video offered jurors and observers a close look at the sequence of events that led to the apprehension.

For McDonald’s employees and managers, the case raises immediate workplace concerns. Front line staff are often the first to encounter people who may be wanted or to witness criminal activity, and they must weigh customer service obligations against safety. The Altoona manager’s decision to call police followed a recognition by a customer, a reminder that employees may become involved in high stakes situations without training for handling them. The presence of cameras caught the interaction on record, and the footage will play a role in pretrial proceedings and public scrutiny.

Restaurants that serve large numbers of customers can expect increased attention from police and media after incidents like this. Employers may need to review protocols for handling suspicious persons, for when to contact law enforcement, and for supporting employees who experience trauma. As the case moves through pretrial stages, the video evidence shown at the December 1 hearing will remain central to legal arguments and to discussions about worker safety and best practices in retail hospitality settings.