The Antioch Police Department say a gunfight that led to two deaths on December 7 is believed to have been an attempted robbery.
According to police, after Antioch police detectives conducted a thorough investigation, the incident was believed to be an attempted robbery in which the suspect and victim shot one another.
“It does not appear that the suspect and victim knew each other based on a review of video surveillance and additional evidence that was processed in the days following the shooting. Both firearms were recovered and are pending ballistic imaging. At this time, nobody wanted in connection with this shooting, and this appears to be an isolated incident,” said Antioch Police in a statement.
Additional inquiries or other information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Arturo Becerra at (925)779-6937 or by email abecerra@antiochca.gov . Tips can also be sent to tips@antiochca.gov .
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2 Dead in Delta Bowl Parking Lot Gunfight in Antioch
The Antioch Police Department is investigating its 16th homicide of 2024 after a shooting in the parking lot of Delta Bowl in the City of Antioch.
According to police, on December 7, at 10:36 pm, Antioch police officers responded to the parking lot of Delta Bowl at 3300 Delta Fair Boulevard on the report of a shooting.
Shortly after arrival, they discovered two adult males in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. One of the males succumbed to his gunshot injury in the parking lot and the other male was transported by paramedics to a nearby hospital where he also succumbed to his gunshot injury.
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit, took over the investigation.
Investigators determined the suspect approached the male victim while he was sitting in the driver seat of his vehicle preparing to leave. Gunfire was exchanged between the two males, and both were fatally wounded. At this time, the motive for the shooting is unknown, and no other suspects or involved individuals appear to be outstanding.
- FILE: 24-30682
- INCIDENT: Homicide
- DATE OF INCIDENT: December 7, 2024
- TIME OF INCIDENT: 10:36 pm
- LOCATION: 3300 Delta Fair Boulevard
- VICTIM: (34-year-old male)
- SUSPECT: (35-year-old male)
This crime is still under investigation and no further information will be released at this time. Additional inquiries or other information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective Arturo Becerra at (925)779-6937 or by email abecerra@antiochca.gov. Tips can also be sent to tips@antiochca.gov
Other Shootings
- Nov 19 – Update: Man Dies in Tuesday Shooting in Antioch
- Nov 18 – Antioch Police Say 3 Wounded in Pair of Monday Shootings
- Nov 10 – Victim in Critical Condition in Sunday Sycamore Square Shooting in Antioch