🌱 Villas At Countryside Shooting Kills 1 + Walmart Employee Stabbed

Welcome back, Oklahoma City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Beautiful with plenty of sun. High: 71 Low: 49.

Here are the top 3 stories in Oklahoma City today:

1. Police are still searching for a suspect who shot and killed a man at an apartment complex on the southwest side of the city this weekend. The incident occurred on Friday evening at the Villas at Countryside apartments, where officers were called shortly before 8:00 p.m. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital and later died from his injuries. (news9.com KWTV)
2. A Walmart employee was stabbed by a coworker during a confrontation on Sunday morning. Police say the incident occurred at the store's location on I-240 Service Road, where the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. As of Monday afternoon, no arrests had been made in the case. (KFOR Oklahoma City)
3. Officials with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department say the agency is ending its contract with Swadley’s Bar-B-Q restaurants. The announcement comes after several lawmakers and state officials expressed concerns about the cost of the contract, which included $13 million in payments to Swadley’s for renovations and operating costs. The agency has begun working with local businesses to help meet park guest demands until new restaurant operations can begin. (KFOR Oklahoma City)

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Today in Oklahoma City:

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From my notebook:

• After six days full of art, music, food, and some strong winds, Oklahoma City has wrapped up its 56th annual Festival of the Arts. Be sure to stop by next year for more incredible performances! (KOCO Oklahoma City)
• Several employers are hiring in the Oklahoma City area. Check out the latest job openings in this roundup from your local Oklahoma City Patch. (Oklahoma City Patch)
• Oklahoma City Ballet will conclude its 50th Anniversary season at the Civic Center Music Hall with three performances of "The Sleeping Beauty," May 6-8. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling the Civic Center Box office at 405-297-2264. (City-sentinel)

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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.