Bernard James Swain was 27 when he was found with fatal gunshot wounds in Oklahoma City in the early morning hours of September 30, 2017. He was discovered before 8:45 a.m., and the shooting plunged his community into shock.

Investigators obtained very little information in the initial probe, and the case grew cold in the years that followed. No suspects or arrests have been publicly identified, media coverage has been limited, and authorities have not released significant updates. The case officially remains open and the Oklahoma City Police Department continues to maintain a homicide tip line for anyone with information.

If anyone knew Bernard, was in that area that morning, or has information that could help resolve this killing, please contact the Oklahoma City Police Department’s Homicide Tip Line.