Deputies responded to a complaint that Stokes, on medication, was stabbing himself at a residence. They followed a blood trail from the porch of the residence to a dark bedroom. When Stokes saw the deputies, he revealed a handgun. The deputies told Stokes to drop it. Stokes pointed the handgun at the deputies. The deputy closest to the door fatally shot Stokes. The Texas Ranger Division investigated.
Victim's Name: Alan James Stokes
Agency Responsible: Bosque County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: White
Date of Death: May 20, 2013
County: Bosque
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Grand jury/No bill or Cleared
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural