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Antioch: Charges Filed Against Man Who Shot and Killed Stepfather, Wounds Brother

by ECT

The Antioch Police Department said Wednesday that Dominic Griffin, 31, shot and killed his stepfather and wounded his half-brother on Tuesday.

The shooting occurred on Tuesday at 9:54 am in the 300 block of Lawton Street off D Street in Antioch.

After the initial response by the Antioch Police Department’s patrol division, several detectives from the Violent Crimes Unit responded to initiate an investigation into the shooting. Detectives determined that suspect Dominic Griffin (31-years-old) was detained at the scene after shooting his 43-year-old stepfather and 24-year-old half-brother.

Detectives learned that just before the shooting, Griffin was in a verbal argument with his stepfather at an apartment complex located on Lawton Street. During the argument, Griffin’s stepfather was joined by his adult son (Griffin’s half-brother) and the group continued to argue.

According to Sergeant John Fortner as the argument escalated, Griffin brandished a pistol and fired it several times at his stepfather and half-brother striking each of them several times.

“Upon being shot, Griffin’s stepfather fell to the ground suffering from mortal injuries. Griffin’s half-brother fled the scene after being shot and called for help at a convenience store located a couple of blocks away. Griffin remained at the scene until police arrived,” said Fortner.

On Wednesday afternoon Antioch detectives met with the District Attorney’s Office and presented the facts of the case. After reviewing the case, the Deputy District Attorney filed the following charges against Dominic Griffin:

  • PC 187 (a) – Murder
  • PC 664/187 – Attempted Murder
  • PC 12022.53(b) – Firearm Enhancement

Original Release:

On 9/19/17, residents in the 300 block of Lawton Street called 9-1-1 regarding a verbal argument occurring outside between (3) men. It was reported that one of the men had a firearm and was pointing it at another.

Shortly afterwards, several calls came into the dispatch center that gunshots were being fired.

Witnesses calling in reported that one male victim was down on the ground, one male victim fled the area on-foot, and one male suspect remained at the scene that was armed with what appeared to be a pistol.

Several officers responded to the area and detained one male suspect who complied with police commands. Afterwards, officers began administering CPR to one male victim that was down on the ground. The Fire Department responded and took over life-saving measures, but the victim was mortally wounded and passed away at the scene.

The male victim that fled on-foot ran to a local convenience store and was contacted by police. The victim sustained at least one gunshot wound to the upper torso and was transported to a local area hospital. The surviving victim was admitted into surgery and is currently listed in stable, but critical condition.

At this time it appears that all the involved parties to this incident have been contacted, accounted for, and/or detained. The firearm allegedly used in this incident was recovered.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441. You may also text-a-tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

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3 comments

Nick Sep 20, 2017 - 9:26 pm

Another day in the hood.

Lola Saavedra Sep 21, 2017 - 11:10 am

Another upstanding Antioch resident.

Jason Barrett Sep 29, 2017 - 3:37 am

This happened right outside the window of the second story apt.i was in…not a good way to start the day..

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