Yesterday morning in Antioch, the sound of gunfire prompted a swift response from local law enforcement. According to a press release from the Antioch Police Department, at about 7:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 30 Block E. 6th Street near A Street following reports of shots being fired.
Upon arrival, they discovered a 47-year-old woman with at least one gunshot wound. First responders provided immediate aid before she was taken to a nearby hospital, where she is now reported to be stable. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still murky, and the suspect or suspects remain unidentified as of the latest updates.
The Investigations Bureau of the Antioch Police, which includes Crime Scene Investigators and the Violent Crimes Unit, has taken charge of the inquiry. The department has stated that this is a vigorously active investigation. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward. Detective Cox of the Antioch Police can be reached at (925) 481-8147, or tips can be emailed to [email protected].
