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Tulsa Connection to UK Arena Bombing

Tulsa's BOK Center
BOK Center
Tulsa's BOK Center

The arena in Manchester, U.K that was bombed last night, is managed by the same firm that oversees Tulsa's BOK Center.  The explosion killed over 20 people and left many more injured. The bomb went off as fans were exiting an Ariana Grande concert. The bomber was among those killed.

Tulsa's SMG staff released the following statement last night:

“We can confirm there was an incident as people were leaving the Ariana Grande concert today at our SMG-managed facility in Manchester, UK. The incident took place outside the venue in a public space. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families and also our SMG colleagues in Europe.”