Alan James Stokes

Deadly force

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.