Man Shot in the Neck Thursday Night in Antioch

On January 8, at 10:46 p.m., Antioch Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue.

Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until Contra Costa Fire Protection District personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he is being treated for injuries that have been determined to be non-life-threatening.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Antioch Police Department at tips@antiochca.gov.

  • FILE: 26-218
  • INCIDENT: Assault With a Firearm – Shooting
  • DATE OF INCIDENT: January 8, 2026
  • TIME OF INCIDENT: 10:46 pm
  • LOCATIONS: 600 Block of Wilbur Avenue
  • VICTIM(S): 29-Year-Old Male
  • SUSPECT(S): Unknown

This information was released by the Field Services Division. Any further inquiries regarding the status of this case should be directed to the Media Access Telephone Line at (925) 779-6874. Any additional information or future press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau.


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