Police investigate homicide in Orinda

The Orinda Police Department and the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff are continuing to investigate a homicide that occurred in Orinda.

This morning at about 11:02, Orinda officers were dispatched to a report of a shooting in the area of Las Vegas Road and La Espiral Road.

Officers arrived on scene finding a gunshot victim. They immediately took life-saving measures. The fire department and an ambulance also responded to the location. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the scene. He is not being identified at this time.

Officers detained a person for further investigation. Both parties involved are residents of Orinda. This is an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.

The crime lab and homicide detectives are on scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600 or through Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (925) 646-2441. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

Note – the folks at News 24-680 broke the story calling it a suspected road rage incident. A man shot after a suspected road rage confrontation on Las Vegas Road and La Espiral in Orinda has died at the scene.

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