Cape Coral man accused of punching couple in the face at a Home Depot

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

A man is accused of punching multiple people in a Cape Coral Home Depot, according to officers from the Cape Coral Police Department.

According to a police report, multiple people reported being punched or hit by Christopher Diamond, 44, at a Home Depot on Skyline Boulevard on Feb. 8.

One of the victims reportedly told officers that they watched Diamond driving aggressively toward the store's parking lot in a black SUV. They add that another person yelled at Diamond before he turned his attention to the victim and their spouse, threatening to slit their throats.

Another victim was shopping with their partner and reportedly told officers that, without warning, Diamond approached them and punched them in the face. The victim's partner started walking toward them and Diamond hit them as well, the report says.

Diamond was arrested and charged with felony battery and assault.

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