On the morning of January 6, 2025, at approximately 10:17 a.m., Antioch police officers responded to reports of a shooting on the 3900 block of Rockford Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a 26-year-old Hispanic male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers initiated life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The Antioch Police Department's Investigations Bureau, including Crime Scene Investigators and detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit, took over the case. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the identity of the suspect or suspects remains unknown. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting and are urging anyone with information to contact Detective Duffy at 779-6884 or via email at.
This incident marks the first homicide in Antioch for 2025, following a year in which the city experienced a record number of homicides. The community remains on edge as the investigation continues, with residents hoping for a swift resolution to bring justice for the victim and their family.
