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Coeur d’Alene Police Arrest Hayden Man After Food Bank Shooting

Coeur d’Alene police arrested Joshua Aaron Cox of Hayden after a reported shooting at the Community Action Partnership Food Bank in the 4100 block of West Industrial Loop. No injuries were reported.

Food Bank Shooting Investigation

Officers responded at about 10:15 this morning after a food bank volunteer approached Cox about how his vehicle was parked. A verbal dispute followed, and the confrontation escalated, police said in a press release.

Cox allegedly fired a single round from a firearm inside his vehicle at the volunteer. The round did not strike the volunteer.

Aggravated Assault Booking

Cox left the immediate area and later contacted law enforcement. Officers located and detained him before transporting him to the Kootenai County jail.

Cox was booked on one count of aggravated assault. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be reported to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.

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