The Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect who attempted to rob a man, shot him, and carjacked his vehicle on Saturday.
Police announced the arrest of Jacari McKinney (18-year-old, Oakley resident), in the March 11 incident at the Twin Creeks Apartments on James Donlon Blvd. After further investigation, McKinney was also wanted in an Oakley Shooting.
Detective Gragg and the other members of the Antioch Police Department’s Violent Crime Investigation’s Unit worked tirelessly on this case and through investigation learned the suspect was also the suspect in a shooting investigation in Oakley. The Antioch Police Department and Oakley Police Department worked in collaboration to identify the suspect and take him into custody.
On March 15, 2023, at approximately 5:00 am, the Antioch Police Department’s Investigation’s Bureau and SWAT team, with the assistance of the Oakley Police Department served a search and arrest warrant in the 1200 block of Quail Valley Run in Oakley, related to this case.
The suspect, Jacari McKinney (18-year-old, Oakley resident), was taken into custody and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for carjacking and assault with a deadly weapon for our investigation. The members of the Antioch Police Department want to thank the Oakley Police Department for their assistance in this operation. We would also like to thank the residents on Quail Valley Run (Oakley) for their patience and assistance while this warrant was executed.
- CASE NUMBER: 23-1863
- INCIDENT: Aggravated Assault – Shooting / Carjacking
- DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: March 11, 2023, at 11:24 am
- LOCATION: 1111 James Donlon Boulevard, Antioch
- VICTIM: Confidential
- SUSPECT: Jacari McKinney (18-year-old, Oakley resident)
Through this investigation, Detective Gragg worked with the Brentwood Police Department, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, and Contra Costa County Probation as well. The members of the Antioch Police Department want to recognize these agencies for their assistance
Chief Steven Ford issues the following statement regarding the joint arrest and SWAT operation with the Oakley Police Department this morning:
“We are grateful for the close collaboration we have with our neighboring agencies in East County – including the Oakley Police Department. Oakley detectives immediately began working with ours to identify and solve these senseless crimes
in our respective communities, which is a partnership we enjoy that transcends city borders. We came together to affect a swift arrest, which was conducted with the precision and skill of our tactical unit.
I would like to specifically thank the officers and detectives of the Oakley Police Department for their hard work and partnership with our team. To my officers and detectives – thank you for the many hours spent seeking justice for the victims of these horrific incidents. You are truly the best of the best and I am honored to have you on the team.
Oakley Release on SWAT Activity in their case with Jacari McKinney.
Original UPDATE per Antioch
On March 11, 2023 at 11:24 am, the Antioch Police Department Communications Center received multiple emergency calls reporting a person shot at the Twin Creeks Apartments (1111 James Donlon Boulevard).
Responding officers located an adult male victim with at least one gunshot wound, who was transported to a local hospital in serious but stable condition. Officers learned the victim’s vehicle was carjacked by the suspect immediately after the shooting.
This case is being investigated by our Violent Crime Investigations Unit. We are asking residents of the Twin Creeks Apartments to please check their surveillance cameras around the time of the incident (3/11/23 at 11:24 am) for anything unusual or suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Gragg at (925) 481-8494 or email: [email protected].
- INCIDENT: Aggravated Assault – Shooting / Carjacking
- DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: March 11, 2023 at 11:24 am
- LOCATION: 1111 James Donlon Bouelvard, Antioch
- SUSPECT: Unknown
- VICTIM: Confidential
- CASE NUMBER: 23-1863
Individuals with information can also text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH as the first word in the text message. Text tips are encrypted and cannot be traced to the sender unless you choose to provide us with your information.
