Daniel "Danny" Cook Jr. reportedly drove to off-duty officer Josh Rigney's home and shot and wounded Rigney. Lewiston police chased Cook, who reportedly shot at officers while fleeing in his vehicle. Four officers stopped Cook at 13th Street and Burrell Avenue, where they shot and killed him.
Victim's Name: Daniel "Danny" T. Cook Jr.
Agency Responsible: Lewiston Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: April 17, 2019
County: Nez Perce
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Suburban