On April 10, 2026, Zahvon Hopson was arrested by San Diego Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit after earlier this week identifying him as a suspect in a February 20 homicide on Sycamore Drive.
Antioch Police Department thanked the San Diego Police Department for their assistance in apprehending this dangerous individual. The case is expected to be filed with the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office later next week. The Investigations Bureau will provide additional updates as they become available.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Shaffer at (925) 779-6944 or via email at cshaffer@antiochca.gov.
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Antioch Police Identify Suspect in Shooting of 20-Year-Old Female
Antioch Police Department detectives identified Zahvon Hopson as the suspect in the shooting of a 20-year-old female on February 19 through a combination of video surveillance, witness statements, and forensic evidence.
Hopson should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to confront him. Anyone who sees Hopson in public or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. Hopson is also encouraged to peacefully surrender to the Antioch Police Department. During the course of the investigation, if detectives identify any individuals who assisted Hopson in evading law enforcement, or anyone who knowingly assists Hopson in the future, they will be subject to arrest for accessory under Penal Code section 32.
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- Feb 20: 20-Year-Old Female Killed in Sycamore Drive Shooting in Antioch: officers responded to a reported shooting in the 2200 block of Sycamore Drive on February 19, 2026, at 7:17 p.m.