New York City authorities report no new details in the shooting death Wednesday of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. He was gunned down by a person who fled the scene on foot, and then may have used an electric bike to ride through Central Park. NYPD chief of detectives Joe Kenny said the assailant waited for Thompson before shooting him multiple times.

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig on Wednesday offered her condolences to Thompson’s family and his colleagues, during a gathering of Minnesota health professionals.

Minneapolis City Council Member Emily Koski has announced she’s running for mayor. She joins Minnesota DFL Sen. Omar Fateh and Rev. DeWayne Davis in challenging Mayor Jacob Frey in his bid for reelection.

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