On December 31, 2016, Jamal Barkus, 41, was shot and killed in Oklahoma City. Police found him dead at a residence near NE 23rd Street and Kelley Avenue. This tragic incident marked the final homicide in Oklahoma City for 2016. As of the latest updates, no arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Oklahoma City Police Department's homicide tip line to assist in solving the case.