The Pittsburg Police Department announced that a suspect has been arrested in connection of an assault that resulted in a homicide investigation Saturday.
At approximately 1:45 a.m. Saturday, Pittsburg Police dispatch received a report of a male subject physically assaulting another male subject near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and East Leland Road.
Responding officers arrived at the scene and located a 50-year-old victim.
The Pittsburg resident was down on the ground and unresponsive. Officers immediately began rendering first aid and life-saving measures, but unfortunately, the victim did not survive his injuries.
Officers then located the homicide suspect in the area. 46-year-old Juan Mendez-Medina of Pittsburg was arrested and booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on a charge of murder.
Investigators are asking any additional witnesses who have not already provided a statement to please contact Detective Elmore at 925-252-4857.
Due to this being an active investigation, there will be no additional information released at this time.
The Pittsburg Police Department is fully committed to bringing justice to the victim and their family said in a statement.
Information released by the Pittsburg Police Department
For more Pittsburg stories, click here
