Warrants Squad Captures Tulsa Assault Suspect

William "Brent" Cooper, wanted for assaulting a man Tuesday evening in Tulsa, is now in police custody. He was arrested by the Tulsa Warrants Squad after they spotting him walking near 16100 East Admiral.

Cooper was wanted for severely beating Brobegger Willis outside a convenience store with a metal object, thought to be a tool. 

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Cooper "hit the victim multiple times causing severe head injuries," according to Sgt. Dave Walker, Tulsa Police. Police say the 34-year-old Willis was talking to a woman Cooper used to date when Willis was attacked.

Willis had massive head injuries and underwent surgery at a Tulsa hospital. On Wednesday, he was upgraded from grave to extremely critical condition, Walker said.

Cooper will be arrested on complaint of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after former conviction of a felony, according to police.