COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — A 40-year-old Hayden man was arrested Monday for allegedly firing a gun at a volunteer during an argument at a Coeur d’Alene food bank, according to the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
Officers responded to the Community Action Partnership Food Bank in the 4100 block of West Industrial Loop around 10:15 a.m.
Police said Joshua Aaron Cox was sitting in his vehicle when a volunteer approached him about how he was parked. An argument escalated, and Cox allegedly fired one shot at the volunteer from inside his vehicle.
The bullet missed the volunteer, and no injuries were reported.
According to police, Cox left the area and contacted law enforcement. Officers later located and detained him.
Investigators said Cox remained inside his vehicle throughout the confrontation and had opportunities to leave before firing the gun.
Cox was booked into the Kootenai County Jail on one count of aggravated battery.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Coeur d’Alene Police Department.
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