Teen Girl Clings to Life After Terrifying Shooting in Antioch

A 14-year-old Antioch girl was left with life-threatening injuries following a harrowing shooting early on August 12, 2023, the incident unfolding in a residential area as well as a popular marina according to the Antioch Police Department.

It all began when a fight broke out between two groups at the Antioch Marina, with shots being fired, as the altercation continued and the groups departed the scene in their vehicles, the violence escalated, with more gunfire erupting in the 1000 block of W. 6th Street CBS News San Francisco reported on the same day.

The teenage victim was driven to Century Plaza in Pittsburg, where a frantic call was made to the authorities at 2:58 a.m. She was soon transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for her injuries, as her condition was confirmed to be critical per the Antioch Police Department.

Investigators are currently working together to piece together the events of the night, as the search for the unknown suspect(s) continues. Authorities are urging anyone with information relating to the incident to come forward and report any details, hoping that public assistance might lead to a breakthrough in the case.

For those who have any information about the attempted homicide, please contact the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at 925-778-2441 or Detective Allen at 925-779-6923.