Jacob Frank Hernandez, a 23-year-old man, was fatally shot on the evening of February 12, 2025, in Antioch, California. The incident occurred near the intersection of Hillcrest Avenue and Larkspur Drive, close to Highway 4. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 10:25 p.m. Upon arrival, they discovered Hernandez suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Emergency medical personnel transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities launched an investigation into the homicide, leading to the identification of a suspect, 27-year-old Demundre Walton. Walton, a resident of Antioch, was arrested on February 20, 2025, following a coordinated effort between the Antioch Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service. Law enforcement executed a search warrant at an undisclosed location, where Walton was taken into custody without incident. Investigators also collected evidence from a residence and a vehicle believed to be connected to the fatal shooting.
Walton, who has a history of prior arrests dating back to 2015, was booked into the Contra Costa County Jail on multiple charges, including homicide and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held without bail. His criminal record includes previous offenses related to burglary, robbery, and firearm possession. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
