Michael Terry was sentenced to 32 years in state prison in the shooting death of Los Angeles rapper Vincent Cohran Jr., Known as Slim 400, in the city of Inglewood in December 2021. 

July 17, 2024 – INGLEWOOD, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón on Tuesday announced that Michael Terry was sentenced by Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Altus Hudsonto to 32 years in state prison in the shooting and killing of Los Angeles rapper Vincent Cohran Jr., known as Slim 400, in the city of Inglewood in December 2021.

“Our hearts go out to the families of Mr. Cohran, an artist in the Los Angeles community who was taken far too soon by a tragic act of gun violence,” District Attorney Gascón said. “Our Community Violence Reduction Unit vigorously prosecutes gun violence to protect our communities. Gun violence has no place in our society, and we will continue to work closely with communities we serve to help prevent these senseless crimes.”

Michael Lanell Terry (35) pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in open court in case YA105945 on July 15, 2024. Terry also admitted the use of a firearm and a felony strike prior conviction. He was sentenced to 32 years in state prison.

On or about December 8, 2021, Michael Terry shot and killed Vincent Cohran as the two men struggled in Cohran’s front yard during the early morning hours.

The co-defendant in the case, Tamra Lynn Bell, previously pleaded guilty to felony accessory after the fact and is awaiting sentencing on January 15, 2025, in the Inglewood Courthouse.

The case was investigated by the Inglewood Police Department.

Source: Los Angeles County District Attorney