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A man accused of arriving with a firearm at UnitedHealthcare's headquarters in Minnetonka caused a stir in court on Wednesday by shouting "power, money, and corruption." Identified as Ian Wagner, the man appeared in a protective flak jacket meant to prevent self-harm during his hearing.
His emotional outburst has raised concerns about his mental state and the events that led to the disturbing incident.
Held Without Bond Amid Safety Concerns
Following the court appearance, a judge ordered Wagner to be held without bond, citing serious risks to public safety. Officials revealed that police had tried multiple times to arrest Wagner for a probation violation just hours before the UHC incident occurred.
Failed Arrest Attempts Before Incident
On Monday morning, police were seen on Ring doorbell footage attempting to locate Wagner at his parents' home. When he wasn’t found there, they searched his apartment in Bloomington.
According to his mother, Cheryl Wagner, the visits triggered a panic in Ian, prompting him to flee to his grandparents’ home. There, he reportedly retrieved a firearm before heading to the UnitedHealthcare building.
Family Pleads for Mental Health Support
Outside the courthouse, Cheryl Wagner expressed deep concern for her son’s wellbeing.
“It’s heartbreaking,” she said. “I feel helpless. He’s obviously not going to get the help that he needs in there.”
Cheryl and her husband, Levi, attended the court hearing, hoping it might be the first step toward getting Ian the psychiatric help they believe he desperately needs.
Monitoring Device Lacked GPS Tracking
Authorities revealed that Wagner had been under electronic monitoring since April 3 after violating probation. However, the device he was wearing lacked GPS functionality and only alerted officials when he moved beyond a certain range.
It was around this same time on Monday that a 911 call reported Wagner was at UHC’s entrance with a weapon.
Heightened Security at UnitedHealthcare
Sources say UnitedHealthcare has increased its security measures in recent months. The company has reportedly been funding near-daily patrols by Minnetonka police around its campus.
This comes after a shocking incident in December when the company's CEO, Brian Thompson, was fatally shot outside a New York City hotel. The suspect in that case, Luigi Mangione, was arrested later in Pennsylvania after being spotted in a McDonald’s.
Why This Matters
This case reflects growing concerns at the intersection of public safety, mental health crises, and corporate security. With Wagner now in custody, the conversation turns to whether the system is equipped to offer meaningful support before threats escalate.
