At a Monday evening press conference to discuss the capture of the suspect in the execution-style murder of a healthcare executive last week, Pennsylvania Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro condemned as “deeply disturbing” the “dark corners” of America hailing the shooter a hero.

Shapiro made the remarks shortly after Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the slaying of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York City, made his first appearance in a courtroom in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. He is being held without bail.

“It’s deeply disturbing as some have looked to celebrate instead of condemning this murder. In America, we do not kill people in cold blood to resolve policy differences or express a viewpoint,” Shapiro said. “I understand people have real frustration with our healthcare system. But I have no tolerance for anyone using an illegal handgun to kill someone because he thinks his opinion matters most.”

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