Antioch: Teen in Critical Condition After “Accidental Discharge” of Firearm

On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of 17-year-old who was shot during an “accidental discharge” of a firearm.

The incident occurred at 12:34 pm inside a home on Bugle Way off Asilomar in the City of Antioch . Contra Costa County Fire Protection District also responded where the teen sustained a gunshot wound to the head. They requested a medical helicopter, however, due to time and distance, they opted for a ground transport to an area hospital with the teen in critical condition.

Authorities on scene confirmed that a 17-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound but offered no other details as the incident was under investigation. AMR transported the teen.

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