On March 12, 2023 at around 9:00 p.m., Brentwood Police Department Officers were investigating an unrelated incident in the area of Brentwood Blvd. and Sycamore Ave. when they were approached by an individual reporting a possible hostage situation at the Brentwood Garden Apartments, located in the 160 block of Sycamore Ave.
This individual reported an adult female victim was being held against her will by a known male suspect armed with a handgun.
Several officers responded to the apartment complex and heard gunshots. As officers approached the suspect and victim situated in a breezeway between several apartments, the suspect fired multiple shots in the direction of the officers.
Fearing for their lives and the safety of the victim, at least one officer returned fire striking the suspect, a 30-year-old from Long Beach. Both the suspect and victim were transported to area hospitals for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of the shooting, both are expected to survive.
No officers or innocent bystanders were injured during the shooting, however, the suspects errant rounds struck unoccupied vehicles in the parking lot.
A loaded firearm and expended shell casings were recovered from the scene.
Preliminary information suggests this was an isolated incident with no threat to public safety and there are no outstanding suspects. When the suspect is medically cleared from the hospital, he will be booked at the Martinez Detention Facility on several felonies, including attempted murder on a peace officer.
Contra Costa County District Attorney investigators are conducting a parallel investigation per county protocol.
Anyone with information related to this shooting, who has not already been interviewed by law enforcement is asked to contact Detective Agostinho at 925-809-7870.
This investigation is ongoing and no additional information is being released at this time.
Original Story: Two Wounded in Sunday Night Brentwood Shooting
At 9:32 pm Sunday, the Brentwood Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Sycamore Avenue in the City of Brentwood.
Upon arrival, two people were located with gunshot wounds on Sycamore Ave in the apartment complex
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded with reports of at least one person shot in the head and another person also wounded. A medical helicopter was requested.
11:00 pm UPDATE
“I can tell you that there are no outstanding subjects and no danger to the public. Other than that, we are not releasing anything at this time due to it being an active investigation.” — Lt. Mark Louwerens.
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