A 19-year-old male, Trinnis L. Cooks, died from a gunshot wound in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 11, 2022. Police responded to a call about a self-inflicted gunshot at a residence on Mossy Oaks Lane. Upon investigation, what initially appeared to be a suicide was treated as a potential homicide.
During their investigation, authorities began to suspect the involvement of a 14-year-old who was present at the scene.
The juvenile was subsequently taken into custody and charged with reckless homicide. Due to the suspect's age, their name has not been publicly released. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding Cooks' death was reported to be ongoing.
Trinnis Cooks was remembered as a vibrant individual with a significant social media presence. He had a passion for music, travel, and sports, including basketball and track. He was employed at the Café at the Knox City Courthouse. His family, including his parents and siblings, mourned his sudden and tragic death. As of the latest available information, the case remains under investigation by the Knoxville police. There have been no public updates regarding the outcome of the charge against the juvenile suspect.
