Six days after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, police announced a suspect was in custody. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested on five charges in Pennsylvania, but had not been charged in relation to the killing itself as of Monday evening. Mangione was found in possession of fake IDs, a “ghost” gun, and silencer, matching clothes and a mask. The FBI and NYPD had offered a combined $60,000 reward for information leading to the shooter’s arrest and conviction.
The suspect was identified based on a tip from a McDonald’s restaurant employee who saw him acting suspiciously. While law enforcement agencies are asking for the public’s help, not every tip will lead to a reward. Rewards are determined and paid out by agencies like the FBI on a case-by-case basis, with specific criteria that need to be met for a reward to be given.
In the case of the McDonald’s employee who reported the suspect, they may be eligible for a reward if nominated by an involved agency and approved through a committee. The reward would be based on the value of the information provided and could be up to but likely not the full amount advertised. Rewards are generally only paid out after an arrest and either indictment or conviction, depending on the agency and situation.
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