A 43-year-old man is in critical condition after a shooting yesterday in Antioch that sent officers racing to the 2100 block of Lemontree Way, according to police. Multiple calls about gunfire brought officers to the area, but no victim was immediately found at the scene. A short time later, a local hospital alerted detectives that a gunshot victim had arrived.
According to SFGATE, officers went to the hospital and found the same 43-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was later transferred to a trauma center, where he remains in critical condition. The Antioch Police Department has said the investigation is ongoing.
Recent Violence in the City
The shooting is the latest in a string of violent incidents in Antioch in recent weeks that have unsettled residents and put a spotlight on public safety. Hoodline previously covered January cases that raised alarm, including an Uber driver who was shot during a ride and a separate incident in which a child was wounded. Those stories include the Uber run turned near-fatal and the case where a child shooting suspect turned himself in.
What Authorities Say
Antioch police have released a few details so far. The department said the probe remains active and did not provide any information about possible suspects or motives in its initial statement, according to SFGATE. Officials have indicated that updates will be shared as the case develops.
The department posts formal statements and case updates on its News Flash page. Residents looking for verified information or contact details can check the city’s site for the latest bulletins, per Antioch Police press release.
