On January 30, 2021 at approximately 2140 hours, Nez Perce County Deputies were dispatched to an address on Spring View Lane near Lewiston for a report of a shooting. Deputies arrived and secured the scene and provided aid to the victim until Lewiston Fire Department could arrive and transport the victim, Aaron T. Brewer, 39, of Lewiston to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Although the investigation is still ongoing, the suspect, Douglas L. Tibbitts, 51, of Lewiston was arrested for the charge of assault with intent to commit murder.
The Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Idaho State Police Investigation's Unit and the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office.