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Published on December 12, 2024
Concord Police Investigate Homicide After Reports of Gunshots; Victim Identified, No Public Threat AnnouncedSource: Google Street View

The Concord Police Department is currently investigating a homicide following reports of multiple gunshots heard on Tuesday evening. According to a post on the Concord Police Department's Facebook page, dispatchers received calls around 9:01 PM concerning gunshot noises and a man found on the ground at the intersection of Oak Grove Rd. and Pear Dr.

Officers who responded to the scene discovered a 53-year-old male victim with several gunshot wounds. Declared deceased at the scene, the case has been turned over to the Major Crimes Unit, where detectives are actively investigating the circumstances of the shooting. Despite an individual losing his life, the department noted that there were no immediate public safety concerns resulting from the incident.

Further details on the case have not been released as of now. The Concord Police are treating this as an active investigation and encouraging anyone with information about the incident to step forward. Potential witnesses or those with relevant information are urged to contact Detective Justin Wilson at (925) 603-5859 or to utilize the Concord Police Department tip-line at (925) 603-5836, referencing CPD Case #24-13436 when calling.