Around 10 p.m., a woman told dispatchers she was awakened by an acquaintance standing over her bed with a weapon, police said. The woman reportedly had a protective order against the man, Terry Lee Cockrell. Upon reaching the house, deputies reportedly found signs of forced entry with scuff marks on and near the door. Deputy Mic Bonin found Cockrell hiding in the backyard, but he ignored commands to stop and fled into a wooded area near the home. Deputies gave chase, then commanded him to stop and show his hands, but Cockrell reportedly stated a gun was in his pocket and that he wanted the deputy to shoot him. When Cockrell reportedly reached toward his pocket, Bonin shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Terry Lee Cockrell
Agency Responsible: Tulsa County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 57
Race: White
Date of Death: January 16, 2019
County: Tulsa
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 4393
Geography: Rural