Gang Jumps Man @ 3rd Street Lot

Further proof that things are getting sketchy in downtown Coeur d’Alene after hours: A young Washington man was beaten in the Third Street lot by males from a larger group of 16 Tuesday night. Seems one of the gang was upset because his friends had moved his pickup. When the Washington man pointed out where it was parked, the stranger cussed him and started fighting, accordiing to Coeur d’Alene police reports. The two exchanged punches and went to the ground, prompting other members of the assailant’s group to join the one-sided fight. A friend from Hayden tried to help the victim. But backed off when a bare-chested male w/a New York Yankees tattoo on his chest pulled a 6-inch knife and threatened to stab him. The victim was treated at KMC for a bloody lip and bruises all over his face, back, ribs, & chest.

Question: Can you imagine how crazy downtown Coeur d’Alene would be if it wasn’t heavily patrolled after hours?