The Pleasant Hill Police Department says a second person has died after a shooting that occurred Tuesday.
According to police, the second person shot during Tuesday’s incident on Twinbridge Circle has died in the hospital as a result of his injuries.
The identities of the two decedents are Pleasant Hill resident Peter Popovich, 63, and San Pablo resident Trevon Davis, 21. Pleasant Hill Police investigators have confirmed Popovich and Davis did not know one another.
This case is now being investigated as an attempted robbery resulting in homicide.
Investigators determined the victim, Peter Popovich, worked in the legal cannabis industry. The company he worked for sells packaging materials for the legal distribution and sales of cannabis. Earlier in the day, Popovich had been working in his capacity as a delivery driver, delivering packaging materials to Bay Area cannabis distributors.
At this time, the facts of this investigation indicate that Popovich was targeted for robbery by Trevon Davis and at least one other suspect while he was standing near his van parked on Twinbridge Circle. Both the suspects and Popovich were armed, leading to an exchange of gunfire. During this altercation, both Popovich and Davis were shot multiple times. At least one other suspect immediately fled the scene and, at this time, has not been identified. No arrest has been made.
Pleasant Hill Police investigators determined Popovich used his own firearm during the incident. Popovich’s firearm was recovered at the scene. Popovich possessed a valid permit to carry a concealed weapon which was issued by the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office.
During the initial investigation, witnesses told investigators they heard the shooting and then saw a vehicle fleeing the scene. Currently, there is no information to share regarding the suspect vehicle.
This incident remains an active investigation. Any person with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Investigations Bureau at (925) 288-4630.
Original Release: 1 Dead, Another in Critical Condition
On Tuesday, March 19th, 2024, the Pleasant Hill Police Department dispatch received reports of a shooting in the area of Twinbridge Circle near Longbrook Way. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots with two victims injured and lying on the ground.
Police and medical personnel responded to the scene. Upon arrival, two adult male victims were found with multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to the John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. One victim was pronounced deceased, the second is currently being treated for life-threatening injuries. The identities of both victims are withheld pending contact with family members. A suspect is not in custody at this time.
- Victim 1 – Male adult, 67-year-old (deceased)
- Victim 2 – male adult, no further information
- Suspect – male adult, outstanding
Pleasant Hill detectives are actively investigating this case. Any person with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Investigations Bureau at (925) 288-4630.
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It’s sad that this innocent man had to die due to cowards wanting to rob a 63 year old man. But I find joy that he took one of them out along the way.
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