The Antioch Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred yesterday afternoon. According to the Antioch Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire at around 2:55 PM in the vicinity of Sycamore Drive and Peppertree Way. Upon arrival, police found evidence of the shooting on the street and located a 23-year-old male victim at Sycamore Square with a gunshot wound.
The man, identified as an Antioch resident, received immediate medical attention from the officers on the scene until paramedics took over. He was then transported to an area hospital where he is reportedly in critical but stable condition. The suspect in this case remains unknown, and the motive behind the shooting is still under investigation. The victim’s identity has not been released, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The Antioch Police Department has made it clear that those with information related to the incident should utilize the Media Access Telephone Line, 925-779-6874, to offer any insights that might assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice.
