Tipton arrested in connection with Cd'A shooting

Chad Tipton

Courtesy photoPolice are seeking information on Chad Tipton, who investigators believe shot someone last week.

| December 22, 2016 3:58 PM

Courtesy photoPolice are seeking information on Chad Tipton, who investigators believe shot someone last week.

Police have arrested Chad E. Tipton, the man wanted in connection with a shooting victim treated and released last week from Kootenai Health.

Following up on a tip about Tipton's whereabouts, Post Falls police officers and members of the North Idaho Violent Crimes Task Force took Tipton into custody late Thursday afternoon, according to a statement issued by Coeur d'Alene Det. Jared Reneau on behalf of the task force.

Tipton was located in the area of Empire Center Boulevard and west Seltice Way. He attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended.

Tipton was later booked into Kootenai County Jail for aggravated assault, aggravated battery, felon in possession of a firearm and resisting/obstructing arrest.

Tipton’s arrest is the result of a Dec. 15 incident that occurred in the 1800 block of east Jenny Lynn Lane in Coeur d’Alene. Coeur d’Alene police officers interviewed shooting victim Damean D. Espinoza at Kootenai Health shortly after that incident.

Per the task force's statement, the investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.