The Concord Police Department announced the arrest of a 47-year-old Concord man in connection with forced entry into a home and shots fired.
On May 27 at 6:08pm, the Concord Police Department’s Dispatch Center received a call from a Concord resident reporting that a man she recognized from the neighborhood, later identified as 47-year-old Christian Stuart, had forced his way into her home on Rosebrook Court.
She advised Stuart was armed with a handgun and she was home with three young children. Stuart waved his firearm around and pointed his firearm at the adult victim and one of the children.
The adult victim was able to distract Stuart in a way that allowed all of them to escape outside. Officers quickly arrived, got the victims to safety, surrounded the residence, and deployed a drone. Officers heard several gunshots coming from inside the home.
After a couple hours, Stuart exited the residence holding the firearm. He was safely taken into custody.
No one was injured during the incident.
Several bullet impacts were located inside the residence as well as evidence of a small fire. Stuart told officers he entered the victim’s home because he was being followed by several armed subjects. A thorough investigation was conducted and no evidence was located to support Stuart’s statement.
Stuart was arrested per :
- 245(a)(2) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon,
- 451 PC – Arson,
- 246.3 PC – Negligent Discharge of a Firearm,
- 25850(c)(6) PC – Carry a Loaded and Unregistered Firearm, and
- 273.5A – Cruelty to Child.
He was booked at the Martinez Detention Facility. No other information was released.
Alerts Released Monday:
- 7:31 pm: Concord PD is requesting residents in the area south of Cowell Road, from Saint Francis Dr to Ridge Park Dr, to shelter in place. There is heavy police activity on Saint Francis Dr. If you see anything suspicious or unusual, please call 911 or 925-671-3333.
- 8:43 pm: THE SHELTER IN PLACE IS LIFTED. SUSPECT IN CUSTODY
Other incidents involving a barricaded subject:
- May 25 – Barricaded Subject Prompts I-680 Freeway Closure in San Ramon
- Feb 26 – Updated: Armed Barricaded Subject Prompts Shelter in Place in San Pablo
- Dec 8 – Updated: Man Barricaded Inside Pleasant Hill Home After Shooting His Wife
