🌱 36th Deadly Shooting In 2023 + City Focusing On Road Maintenance

Hello, hello! I'm here right on time with your Friday edition of the Oklahoma City Patch newsletter, full of all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 86 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories today in Oklahoma City:

1. Steven Curnett, 24, was arrested for second-degree murder this week for an incident that happened overnight. Early Thursday morning around 1:30 a.m., Oklahoma City officers responded to the 4600 block of SW 3rd Street where a victim was found dead of a shooting injury. Curnett who was still present at the scene surrendered to the police without incident, allegedly Curnett and the victim got into an argument that led to shots being fired. Curnett was booked into the county jail shortly after being arrested, this is the 36 homicide of the year in the city. (KOKH FOX25)
2. The Oklahoma City City Council has decided to put more focus on fixing potholes and resurfacing roads as part of the Better Streets, Better City program. It was voted on earlier this week by council members that the city should use bonds to continue to better the roads and sidewalks throughout the city. It is believed that it will take around $240 million yearly to maintain and resurface streets, sidewalks, and trails to keep them at safe and operable standards. It is expected that just in 2023, 60,000 potholes will be fixed and more than 140 miles of road will be resurfaced. (KWTV 9 News)
3. Karice King was arrested earlier this week after attacking a nurse at Mercy Hospital. King was sent to the hospital Tuesday after threatening to kill herself and others. Allegedly she became upset with the nurse during her visit and pinned the nurse down with a chair continuing to attack her before other nurses stepped in to restrain her. Currently, she is being held in the Oklahoma County Detention Center on charges of assault and battery. (KWTV 9 News)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

• Red Earth Festival At The National Cowboy And Western Heritage Museum (9:00 AM)
• Night Market At Scissortail Park (5:30 PM)
• 36th Annual OKC Pride Parade And Festival At 39th Street District (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Oklahoma City Police Department are requesting assistance from the public in identifying home burglary suspects who targeted a home near Britton/County Line Road. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding these suspects you can submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers and cash reward is possible. (Oklahoma City Police Department via Facebook)
• Make sure to your way to the Oklahoma City Dodgers game tonight with 10 or more of your friends to enjoy All-You-Can-Eat Night as well as Salute To Armed Forces Night. For as low as $25 a person you can enjoy a fulfilling dinner and get some unmatchable entertainment at Chickasaw Bricktown Ball Park. (Oklahoma City Dodgers via Facebook)
• If you're interested in the health field industry and programs at Oklahoma City University, come out on Jun. 6 for the Health Professions Open House! Future students will have the opportunity to learn about specific programs of interest as well as meet current faculty and students, and even go on a tour of the simulation center, for more information click here. (Oklahoma City University via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.