Manhattan DA announces indictment of Luigi Mangione

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg announced charges against Luigi Mangione for the murder of United Healthcare CEO Ryan Thompson. The charges include murder in the first degree and acts of terrorism. Bragg acknowledged the collaborative efforts of the NYPD, DA's office, and external partners like the FBI. The crime was described as a targeted act intended to cause shock. The maximum penalty for the charges is life without parole.

What role did the NYPD play in the case according to Attorney Bragg?

What was the maximum penalty for murder in the first degree as mentioned in the announcement?