ANTIOCH, Calif. — Two people were killed and two others injured during a shooting late Thursday night in Antioch, according to police. Authorities said officers were dispatched shortly before 10:30 p.m. following several reports of gunfire near the intersection of D Street and 19th Street. When law enforcement arrived, they discovered four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Tragically, two of the victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not been released as officials work to notify next of kin. The other two victims were rushed to nearby hospitals for emergency treatment.
Police confirmed that one of the surviving victims is a 15-year-old teenager, who remains in critical condition. The second surviving victim, a 36-year-old adult, is reported to be in stable condition. Further details about their conditions or relationships to one another have not yet been disclosed.
Authorities have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects, nor have they provided details on what may have led to the violence. As of Friday morning, investigators had not confirmed whether the shooting appeared targeted or random. Detectives are actively gathering evidence, reviewing potential surveillance footage from the area, and interviewing witnesses in hopes of piecing together the sequence of events.
The Antioch Police Department stressed that the investigation is ongoing and urged members of the public to come forward if they have information that could help solve the case. Anyone who may have seen or heard anything is asked to contact Detective John Cox at (925) 481-8147 or by email at jcox@antiochca.gov.
The incident has added to growing concerns about gun violence in the Antioch community, which has seen several shootings in recent months. Residents in the neighborhood around D and 19th Streets reported hearing multiple rounds of gunfire and expressed alarm over the rising number of violent incidents in the area.
While police have not yet said whether the shooting is connected to gang activity, personal disputes, or another motive, they are emphasizing community cooperation to help bring clarity to the case. Officials noted that tips from the public often play a crucial role in advancing investigations like this one.
The tragic loss of life has left the community shaken, particularly with one of the victims being a teenager. Local leaders and residents are calling for unity, while law enforcement works to ensure public safety and prevent further violence.
Authorities are expected to release more details in the coming days, including the identities of those killed, once family members have been notified. For now, investigators continue to canvass the area for clues and encourage anyone with knowledge of the shooting to step forward.
The Antioch Police Department has assured the public that updates will be provided as soon as new information becomes available, but emphasized that the case remains an active and ongoing investigation.
