The Contra Costa County Sheriff confirmed a shooting occurring Friday in the Town of Byron while a juvenile was punched.
On Friday, February 9, 2024, at about 9:40 PM, Delta Station deputy sheriffs were dispatched to a report of an assault and possible shooting in the area of Holey Road and Byron Hot Springs Road in Byron.
Responding deputies learned there was a large gathering of juveniles, and a fight occurred where one subject punched another after an argument. There were also reports a person fired gunshots into the air, causing the juveniles to flee.
Deputies determined that no one was shot, and the juvenile who was punched went to a local hospital on his own.
No other information was released on the incident by Sheriffs spokesperson Jimmy Lee.
Other Contra Costa Sheriff posts:
- Feb 2 – Burglary Suspect Linked to $300k in Stolen Property Arrested
- Feb 2 – Antioch Man Convicted of Firearm Possession, Stealing a Vehicle, and Reckless Driving
- Nov 7 – Sheriff’s Office Receives State Grant to Help Detect DUI Drivers
- Sept. 28 – Antioch Police Pressed on if Aid from CHP or Sheriff is Needed
