Concord Police Officers have made several arrests in connection with the Monday afternoon shooting death of a 17-year-old student near Olympic High School on Salvio St., according to police.
Concord Police announced on social media Tuesday that they will host a Press conference at 5:30 pm in front of the police department to release more information.
The shooting occurred Monday at 1:32 pm near Olympic High School, at the corner of Salvio Street and Beach Street where police say that after school let out for the day, a passenger in an unknown black sedan, exited the suspect vehicle and approached a group of individuals off campus. The suspect shot at one of the individuals, as the others ran for safety. The victim ran onto the campus of Olympic High School where he was medically treated by staff, paramedics and police. There are no other injured people. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he later passed.
If you were a witness to the shooting and have not been contacted by a CPD officer, please contact the Concord Police Department at 925-671-3333.
Update:
On Tuesday, Concord Police announced the arrest of five people in the murder of 17-year-old Lawrence Janson stated Lt. Nick Gartner. Janson was walking with his friends at the time of the shooting.
Gartner stated during a press conference that through the investigation, they developed several leads and surveillance that resulted in the arrest of 5 people—including the shooter who was an adult.
All five people, who are from Concord, are going to be booked under the charges of murder and conspiracy to commit murder.
Gartner said because they have further investigation to undertake, they could not release their identities at this time. He added in the future, once the investigation was complete, they would release the names.
“We have also recovered the murder weapon, which is a hand gun and the vehicle that drove to and away from the homicide,” said Gartner. “Our work is not done and there is much more work to do.”
The motive in the shooting is still not known and being investigated according to Gartner and explained they are working hard to uncover that. He also said no one in this case at this time was a documented gang-member.
“We believe Lawrence was targeted, so there is some connection there that led to the shooting,” explained Gartner. ”The exact relationship and how long it’s happened is still under investigation.”
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When will this bullshit just stop!! This is sad… It’s just getting ssooooo sad…. It HAS to stop…. It just HAS too!! RIP to this young man.. And thoughts go out to his family n friends…
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