🌱 3-Year-Old Killed In Shooting + Innovation Hall Approved

Happy Thursday, people of Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very cold. High: 30 Low: 10.

Here are the top 3 stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. A 3-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself in the face over the weekend.
   Police say the boy accidentally shot himself Saturday morning at his babysitter's apartment near Southwest 74th Street and South Western Avenue. Someone inside the apartment told police that the boy likely found the gun under a bed, but officers could not find the gun when they arrived on the scene. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
2. Area police officers have stepped into classrooms to help Moore Public Schools as the district faces teacher and staff shortages exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities said two officers covered sixth-grade classes at Apple Creek Elementary Schools. Additional officers also served at Houchin and Broadmoore elementary schools. (KOCO Oklahoma City)
3. The Oklahoma City Council on Tuesday approved a master development agreement for the construction and development of the MAPS 4 Innovation Hall. Construction on the project is set to begin this spring and is expected to create jobs and encourage more diversification of the local economy. Activities at Innovation Hall could include learning academies, entrepreneurship meetings and events, and pop-up spaces. (Journal Record)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Community Coffee At Northwest Oklahoma City Chamber (8:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting Palooza At Moore Chamber Of Commerce (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Oklahoma City Fire Department recruits were physically tested when they teamed up to see which team could pull the fire truck across the finish line first. (Facebook)
• The Oklahoma City Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating 13-year old Keionne Janae Jackson, who has been missing since Jan. 6. (Facebook)
• If you haven't already, submit your FAFSA to have a personalized financial aid packet mailed to you and to set up a time to chat with your Oklahoma City University admission counselor about your total cost of attendance. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday. I'll see you soon!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.