The Antioch Police Department announced the arrest of Brian Yacopett in connection with a May 25 homicide in the city of Antioch.
The incident occurred on May 25 at approximately 8:45 PM when police responded to reports of multiple gunshots being fired at the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard.
Police said Thursday that during the initial investigative response to this shooting homicide, detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit developed information that the suspect was in a domestic relationship with the 39-year-old victim.
Detectives learned that earlier in the day, the suspect traveled to the victim’s residence and became involved in an altercation with both victims. During that altercation, the suspect fired several shots at a 43- year-old male resident, striking him twice.
The male victim was later determined to be the homicide victim’s husband. Afterwards, the suspect turned the gun on the female victim and shot her in the head and upper back. The suspect fled from the scene and was not contacted that evening.
During the course of the investigation, and from evidence at the scene processed by the Forensic Services Division (of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office), the suspect was identified as Brian Yacopetti, a subject on parole for assault.
On 5/30/23, detectives with the Special Investigations Unit teamed with the United States Marshals Service to locate Yacopetti, and safety take him into custody, in the City of Brentwood. Yacopetti was transported and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.
On 6/7/23, lead detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit presented to the case to the District Attorney’s Office.
After reviewing the case, the District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Yacopetti for Murder, Attempted Murder, Violent Felon in Possession of a Firearm, and several criminal sentence enhancements.
Bail was set at $35 million dollars.
FILE: 23-3912
- INCIDENT: Homicide – Shooting
- DATE OF INCIDENT: May 25, 2023
- TIME OF INCIDENT: 8:45 PM
- LOCATION: 4400 Block of Delta Fair Boulevard
- VICTIM(S): Female Adult, 39 years-old (Deceased)
- Male Adult, 43 years-old (Wounded)
- SUSPECT(S): Brian Yacopetti (46 years-old
The Antioch Police Department would like to thank the community for their cooperation, and the Contra Costa County Forensic Services Division, and US Marshals Service for their assistance.
1 Dead, 1 Wounded in Antioch Shooting
On May 25 at approximately 8:45 PM, the Antioch Police Department Dispatch Center started receiving numerous 9-1-1 calls reporting multiple gunshots being fired at the 4400 block of Delta Fair Boulevard in the city of Antioch.
As officers were responding, witnesses called to report two victims were down on the ground and yelling for help. When officers arrived at the scene, they located two victims outside. One male victim was suffering from at least two gunshot wounds to his legs, and one female victim was suffering from what appeared to be two gunshot wounds to the head. Evidence at the scene indicated the incident occurred outdoors in front of several residences.
Officers immediately began administering first aid and called for fire department and AMR paramedics. The male victim was transported to a local area hospital, and the female victim ultimately succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Prior to police arrival, the suspect fled the area in a vehicle and has not been contacted by police. During the preliminary investigation, it appears the victims and the suspect knew each other, and this homicide is likely domestic (violence) in nature.
Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau responded to the scene and took over the investigation. Currently, detectives are interviewing witnesses and residents in the area and are working to identify any suspects or persons-of-interest. The investigation is still active, and evidence is being collected.
- INCIDENT: Homicide – Shooting
- DATE OF INCIDENT: May 25, 2023
- TIME OF INCIDENT: 8:45 PM
- LOCATION: 4400 Block of Delta Fair Boulevard
- VICTIM(S): Female Adult, 39 years-old (Deceased) & Male Adult, 43 years-old (Wounded)
- SUSPECT(S): Unknown
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Duffy, [email protected] at (925) 779-6884, or Detective Gragg, [email protected] at (925) 779-6889. You may also text-a-tip anonymously to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH
2023 Known Antioch Shootings
- May 13: One Wounded in Saturday Shooting on Cavallo in Antioch
- May 4 – overview of 9 recent shootings by APD
- May 3: Antioch Police Investigating 9th Shooting Since Thursday
- May 2: Neighbor Dispute Prompts Tuesday Afternoon Shooting in Antioch
- May 1: Antioch Police Investigating Monday Night Fatal Shooting (homicide)
- April 30: Multiple Shots Fired on Country Hills Drive in Antioch
- April 29: Man Wounded in Friday Night Shootout in Antioch
- April 5: Man Shot as Suspects Attempt Motorcycle Thefts in Antioch
- March 14: Female Wounded in Road Rage Shooting in Antioch
- March 11: Robbery Attempt Turns into Shooting then Carjacking
- March 4 & March 5: Antioch Police Make Arrest in Downtown Antioch Shootings
- Feb 27: Antioch Police Arrest Two Juveniles After Man Shot During Robbery
- Feb 9: Subject shot on Sycamore Drive after Robbery Attempt
- Jan 19: 16-Year-Old Airlifted to Local Hospital in Critical Condition After Antioch Shooting
- Jan 17: Sycamore Square Shooting (homicide)
- Jan 3: Two Shot in Antioch Tuesday Afternoon
- Jan 1: Sims Mountain Ct – GSW to the leg.
2 comments
Suddenly it is all right to quickly post a picture of a perp, hmmmmmm.
And what’s your point the scum bag should of been announced and be shown for commiting murder, wth is your problem, grow up some people have real problems, imagine if it was your family bet you. Wouldnt be. Such a little crybaby then saying that crap have. Some respect for other. People
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