On the evening of May 9, 2026, in Post Falls, Idaho, a fatal encounter unfolded at the Stateline Speedway, where thousands had gathered for the Night Lights Sky Lantern Festival. Bradley Allen Rex, a 32-year-old man, was shot and killed during a confrontation with a DoorDash driver. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Edsel R. Johnson, was reportedly driving his silver van recklessly, going the wrong way on a crowded road and honking at pedestrians as he attempted to make a delivery of baby
formula. Witnesses stated that Rex refused to move out of the van's path, and as Johnson drove around him on the shoulder, Rex struck the side of the van with a folding chair. This act prompted Johnson to stop his vehicle and physically confront Rex.
The altercation escalated quickly, with some witnesses reporting that Johnson got out of his van, punched Rex, and threw him to the ground. After the initial physical struggle, Johnson returned to his van. Rex then approached the driver's side window of the vehicle. According to witness accounts and court documents, after a verbal exchange, Johnson shot the unarmed Rex through the open window. Rex's wife informed authorities that her husband was attempting to protect other bystanders from Johnson's erratic driving. A witness video captured Rex falling down an embankment after being shot. Johnson drove away from the immediate scene but was apprehended by law enforcement shortly after while he was on the phone with 911 dispatchers.
Edsel R. Johnson was arrested and now faces a murder charge for the death of Bradley Allen Rex. He is also facing charges of reckless driving and battery. During his initial court appearance, a judge remarked on the "extremely fatal and critical decision" Johnson made. In his call to 911, Johnson claimed that Rex had hit his vehicle and that while he did not want to shoot him, he "had stuff to do." When questioned by detectives, Johnson, who is reportedly homeless, stated that he felt bad about the shooting but also expressed that it was the "dumbest thing he had ever experienced" and attributed the incident to his own impatience and Rex's anger. The case against Johnson is currently proceeding through the legal system, with no information on a conviction or sentencing available at this time. The overview of the case suggests a tragic escalation from a traffic-related dispute to a fatal shooting, allegedly driven by the suspect's impatience while working as a delivery driver.
