Yesterday evening, Antioch police officers were called to a scene where gunfire erupted in a residential area. The incident unfolded on the 2100 block of Peppertree Way at around 9:07 pm, leaving a 47-year-old man and a 20-year-old man with gunshot wounds. According to the Antioch Police Department's press release, the older victim was found at the location of the shooting and transported to a hospital in critical but stable condition. Meanwhile, the younger victim managed to arrive at a local hospital quickly and is expected to recover.
The Antioch Police response involved first aid administered by officers at the scene to the 47-year-old man until paramedics took over. As of the last report, the older victim remains in critical but stable condition. Investigations into the shooting are currently underway, and authorities have yet to identify a suspect or the motive behind the assault publicly. The case, still in its preliminary stages, has not yet allowed the release of the names of those involved.
Residents have expressed concern over the violence, as gunshots in the neighborhood are a jarring disruption to the community's peace. The Antioch Police Department, conducting thorough investigations into the incident, encourages anyone with information to come forward. They are hopeful that witnesses or locals with any knowledge of the circumstances can aid in shedding light on this crime.
The Investigations Bureau will provide further information and press releases, and any inquiries should be made via their Media Access Telephone Line at 925-779-6874.
