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Oklahoma State Labor Commissioner killed in stabbing at northwest Oklahoma

The Commissioner of Labor for Oklahoma, Mark Costello, was killed in a stabbing at a fast food restaurant in Oklahoma City on Sunday, local broadcasters reported, citing unnamed sources. The attacker knew the victim, Holland said, although she did not know the extent of their relationship. The victim and suspect said they would meet at the Braums at Hefner and May, this evening to work things out. At this point, it is unclear which child is the suspect in the stabbing.

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Oklahoma City Police aren’t releasing anymore information about the suspect or victim, but multiple news organizations are reporting that Costello was taken to OU Medical Center where he died, and that police arrested the suspect in the stabbing.

Authorities said Mark Costello was stabbed in the head and neck. Mark was passionate about our nation, conservative fiscal principles, and the people of our state.

Costello has served as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Labor since 2010 and was re-elected previous year to his second and final term in office.

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“I am deeply saddened by the loss of my dear friend Mark Costello. My thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved wife Cathy and their family”.

Oklahoma Department of Labor