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Man dies in Cheektowaga home struggle

Police say Justin Cox tried to enter home after violent threats were made

Cheektowaga Police are investigating the death of a man who they say forced his way into a home Monday evening on Eggert Road.
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Cheektowaga, NY (WBEN) Cheektowaga Police are investigating the death of a man who, they say, forced his way into a home Monday evening on Eggert Road.

Police say Tuesday around 7 p.m., 26-year-old Justin Cox went to 28 Eggert Road, where he previously lived to retrieve property. Police say the homeowner would not allow him inside the home because of violent threats that were made. One of the homeowners had a stay away Order of Protection against Cox that was vacated yesterday in Family Court.


Cox called for a police escort to the home but police say he did not wait for the arrival of officers. Officers say Cox started to force his way into the home and a struggle ensued inside the threshold of the home during which Cox suffered a stab wound.

Despite lifesaving efforts by police and firefighters, police say Cox was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported.

Detectives say all parties involved are cooperating during this investigation

Police say Justin Cox tried to enter home after violent threats were made