Trinnis L. Cooks, 19, died of a gunshot wound in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 11, 2022. Officers were called to a residence on Mossy Oaks Lane after a report of a self-inflicted gunshot, but the death was later treated as a potential homicide. During the investigation, authorities identified a 14-year-old who had been present at the scene; that juvenile was taken into custody and charged with reckless homicide. The juvenile’s name has not been released because of their age.

Cooks was described by his family as a vibrant young man with a strong social media presence who enjoyed music, travel, basketball and track, and who worked at the Café at the Knox City Courthouse. The investigation into the circumstances of his death was ongoing and no public update on the juvenile’s charge has been released.

If anyone knew Trinnis or has information about what happened on Mossy Oaks Lane that night, please come forward to the Knoxville police.