On March 12, the Brentwood Police Department identified the suspect wounded in an officer involved shooting Sunday evening.
The suspect wounded in the officer involved shooting was identified as, Joshua Smith, 30 year old male from Long Beach. Smith was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility, March 13th on an outstanding felony parole warrant and two counts of attempted murder on a peace officer.
Upon completion of the investigation, the case will be presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for review. No additional information is being released at this time.
UPDATE- CONTRA COSTA DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FILES CHARGES
Last week, the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office filed several felony charges on 30 year-old Joshua Smith (Long Beach,CA), including three counts of attempted murder on a peace officer, kidnapping, assault with a deadly weapon, felony assault and battery , and other firearm related charges with enhancements.
Smith remains in custody without bail.
We want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication our Detectives and officers poured into this investigation to ensure all of the information and facts of the case were presented to the District Attorney’s Office in a timely manner.
Anyone with information related to the shooting who has not already been interviewed by law enforcement is asked to contact Detective Agostinho at 925-809-7870.
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.
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