CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — The Cheektowaga Police Department is investigating a death.
CPD officers responded to a disturbance at 28 Eggert Road on Monday around 7 p.m. Police say a Justin Cox, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators say Cox came to a home on Eggert Road, where he used to live, to retrieve his property. The homeowner would not allow Cox into the home due to previous violent threats that were made. There was a stay away order against Cox that had just been vacated the day before in Family Court.
Police say Cox had called for a police escort to the home, but did not wait until officers arrived. They say Cox tried to force his way into the house and a struggle ensued in the entryway of the home. Cox suffered a stab wound in the struggle. He died of his injuries. No one else was hurt.
The department says all parties are cooperating with police.
Cheektowaga Police is still investigating and asks anyone with information about this incident to please contact Detective Jeff Fial at 716-686-3922 or you can text anonymously to TIP411 (847411).