Luigi Mangione, recently singled out as a person of interest in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is being portrayed by his friends as an all-around commendable person.

Friends of Mangione shared with TMZ that they only have positive descriptions of him, although they had less flattering remarks about his family.

One friend described Luigi as exceptionally kind and compassionate. They highlighted his intelligence, mentioning he attended the University of Pennsylvania.

Another acquaintance who was part of the same fraternity, Phi Kappa Psi, as Mangione, noted they didn’t interact frequently but still remembered him as a decent, normal guy.

There was no evidence of any health issues that might be related to the crime under investigation.

While Luigi receives praise, his family’s reputation does not echo the same positivity.

They’re known to be wealthy business owners in Maryland, with involvement in senior and assisted living homes.

According to a former employee of the family’s businesses, they have a tough reputation as employers, expecting high standards and being particular with their staff.

The majority of Mangione’s family remains in Maryland, contrasting Luigi, who moved out of the state.

Efforts to reach the Mangione family for comments have so far been unsuccessful.

This Monday, in New York City, authorities labeled Luigi Mangione as a “strong person of interest” in the murder case.

He was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, at a McDonald’s by an employee who identified him from the circulated suspect images. Upon his arrest, a weapon, a fake ID, and a “manifesto” potentially linking him to the case were discovered.

CEO Brian Thompson was found shot outside a hotel in Midtown Manhattan last Wednesday morning, shaking the healthcare and business communities alike.