Sellars' own mother called police for help after he assaulted her. County officers arrived only to be swiftly attacked by Sellars with a "very large samurai sword." He was fatally shot. Reporting noted his criminal and prison record, and that he also used the spelling "Sellers".
Victim's Name: Terry Sellars
Agency Responsible: Manatee County Sheriff's Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: White
Date of Death: August 28, 2014
County: Manatee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: sword
Geography: Suburban