Man Shot During Robbery Attempt in Antioch Monday

The Antioch Police Department is investigating a robbery attempt that left one person wounded Monday afternoon in the City of Antioch.

According to police, on January 6, 2025, at approximately 12:43 PM, Antioch Police officers responded to Gentrytown Park for the call of a person shot during the commission of a robbery.

Two suspects approached the victim inside the park and demanded the victim’s property. A struggle ensued between the victim and the suspects. One of the suspects, described as a Hispanic male adult, produced a handgun and shot the victim several times.

Both suspects fled the area with the victim’s property. APD officers arrived on scene, providing medical aid until Contra Costa Fire arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition.

• FILE: 25-0155
• INCIDENT: Armed Robbery-Shooting
• DATE OF INCIDENT: January 5, 2025
• TIME OF INCIDENT: 12:43 PM
• LOCATION: 2800 Carmona Way (Gentrytown Park)
• VICTIM(S): Confidential
• SUSPECT: Hispanic Male Adult armed with a handgun & Blak Male Adult, both late teens to early twenties.

The investigation is ongoing. Tips can also be sent to [email protected]

This was the second shooting on Monday, at approximately 10:17 AM, Antioch police officers responded to the 3900 block of Rockford Drive for a reported shooting. A 26-year-old victim was located on the ground. Responding officers immediately began life saving measures until relieved by paramedics. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

Recent Shootings

• Dec 31 – 53 Shots Fired in Antioch Drive-by-Shooting Monday Night
• Dec 29 – Update: Antioch Police Says Suspect in Shooting Now in Custody
• Dec 26 – Antioch Police Say Fatal Shooting in Delta Bowl Parking Lot Was Attempted Robbery

In 2024, the Police Department investigated 16 homicides, which was a 20-year high

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