Update: Man Shot as Suspects Attempt Motorcycle Thefts in Antioch

The Antioch Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday night in the City of Antioch.

According to police, 1 person was struck by gunfire around 7:30 pm on Carriage Way. The victim is expected to survive. No other information was released.

Antioch Police Update

On April 4, 2023, at approximately 7:33 pm, the Antioch Police Department Communications Center began receiving calls regarding a shooting in the 5100 block of Carriage Way. Officers immediately responded to the scene and located an 18-year-old male with suffering from a gunshot wound to his leg.

Responding officers rendered medical aid until medical personnel arrived on scene and transported him to a local hospital. The victim is expected to survive.

Through investigation, officers learned multiple unknown subjects were stealing several motorcycles in a driveway and when the victim exited the residence, the suspects began shooting at him. The suspects were successful in stealing one of the motorcycles.

  • FILE: 23-2497
  • INCIDENT: Assault with A Deadly Weapon / Carjacking
  • DATE OF INCIDENT: April 4, 2023
  • TIME OF INCIDENT: 7:33 pm
  • LOCATION: 5100 block of Carriage Way
  • VICTIM(S): Confidential (18-year-old male, Antioch resident)
  • SUSPECT(S): Unknown

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Duffy at aduffy@antiochca.gov or (925)779-6884. You may also text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the keyword ANTIOCH.

2023 Known Shootings

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