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Update: Antioch Police Officer Shot in Head, Suspect Surrenders After 5 Hour Standoff

by ECT

At 7:52 pm Monday, an Antioch Police officer was shot in the head and is in stable condition according to preliminary information.

(Most recent update — click here).

The incident took place at Deerfield Drive near Fawn Hill Way in the City of Antioch. Police are currently in the area searching for the suspect. The officer was reportedly taken to a nearby hospital.

9:00 pm Update
The Antioch Police Department and multiple agencies have a home surrounded with a suspect refusing to come out. Several homes were evacuated.

2:30 am Update:

The man reportedly has surrounded, awaiting more info.

4:00 am Update by Antioch Police:

Antioch Police responded to the above location for a report of a man with a gun.  While on scene, a 32-year-old male resident, shot one of the responding officers, striking him in the head.  The officer was rushed to an area hospital, where he was treated and later released with minor injuries.   Numerous area police agencies responded to the scene and set up a perimeter.

After a 5-hour stand-off, the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody without incident.  The suspect is currently in custody at the Contra Costa County Detention Facility.

Any further information or additional press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6939.

Photo by Michael Pohl

All photos courtesy of Michael Pohl

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58 comments

Mark Kiernan Nov 5, 2018 - 8:48 pm

But he’s a nice boy blah blah blah , anyone who would shoot an officer is in need of some swift justice we don’t need people like that roaming the earth.

Bill Avoider Nov 5, 2018 - 8:50 pm

Safer in Oakland. Safer in Richmond. Safer in Pittsburg. Never thought that would be a reality.

Antioch Resident Nov 6, 2018 - 8:39 am

Except Pittsburg, this is simply not true. It’s an exaggeration of the safety of our town. Check the crime stats.

Cheryl Ann New Nov 7, 2018 - 9:13 am

You’re right! Antioch does not have the crime either Oakland nor Richmond have. I never thought I’d see the day when Antioch surpassed Pittsburg in crime but that day is here and gone. Thank you Pittsburg Police Dept.! Sorry Antioch is getting a lot of Oakland/Richmond re-treads who are sick of the violence in their towns. Unfortunately, they just bring it with them sometimes.

Rose Marie Nov 8, 2018 - 9:39 pm

Cheryl Ann New — When I drive down Lone Tree, I think I must be in Oakland or Richmond (Iron Triangle). People with what that “Section 8” look are all over. They were relocated from those two cities and now we have to watch OUR backs.

Ashley Nov 5, 2018 - 9:05 pm

I was on the 242 towards concord at 8pm going to concord and two cars were speeding through traffic in the opposite direction like their life depended on it. I wonder if they were the suspects?

Charles Nov 5, 2018 - 11:40 pm

2 bmws? One red and one black? Driving like a bat outta hell? If so yeah seen em too..driving on the shoulder and everything.

Kim Nov 6, 2018 - 6:52 am

Yeah I was in Pittsburg on harbor and could hear the sirens, when I started to head home to Antioch they had the freeway halfway shut down. I wonder if they crashed.

Lucky Lucy Nov 6, 2018 - 8:27 am

We saw them too. Took the Hillcrest exit in front of us and then an undercover cop came racing behind them. They all took a right off of the exit and then made a left at that first light. Don’t know what happened after that though.

Tara Johnson Nov 5, 2018 - 9:07 pm

so sad…

M Nov 5, 2018 - 9:26 pm

Hopefully this POS doesn’t make it out alive!!
Prayers for the officer that was shot and all the officers on scene!!

Elizabeth Nov 5, 2018 - 9:27 pm

That s why I moved away from the bay area it’s gotten way to crazy

Wondering? Nov 6, 2018 - 5:49 am

Yet you miss it so much you still follow? Huh.

Linda Nov 6, 2018 - 6:23 am

I love that answer ??????

Just Saying Nov 6, 2018 - 6:39 am

Wondering, maybe Elizabeth has people still living in Antioch that she cares about? Anyone who has the means to leave should do so and it’s not something to condemn them for.

Mike g Nov 5, 2018 - 9:31 pm

Shoot the SOB!

Tracy G Nov 5, 2018 - 9:31 pm

Our town is getting so much better. Much better than 2013. Its going in the right direction but we need more officers. The competition is steep many cities are looking that have less crime and pay better. Poor publicity for the peace officer profession does not help. Prayers to this officer, their family and APD

Carol C Nov 5, 2018 - 10:39 pm

Amen!

Stacy Nov 5, 2018 - 9:37 pm

Multiple agencies, means everyone wants a piece of this guy. I’m guessing he’s gonna fall down A LOT, if he’s taken into custody. Prayers for the injured officer, his family, and his brother’s and sisters in blue.

Ipa Nov 5, 2018 - 9:37 pm

Search and destroy…empty everything.

Nope Nov 5, 2018 - 9:38 pm

America won’t hear about this because its not a white cop shooting a black man. This will stay hidden beneath all the other people shooting police.

Dawn Marie Nov 5, 2018 - 11:26 pm

I’ve already had calls and email from friends and relatives in other states (Colorado, Illinois, Washington) asking what happened. Apparently, it is on their news stations.

Big bro Nov 6, 2018 - 5:56 am

Stfu.. don’t bring race into this

Steven Nov 6, 2018 - 6:05 am

The media brings race into EVERYTHING! Why shouldn’t everyone else?

Bring in race Nov 6, 2018 - 6:46 am

Why can’t we bring race into it? That’s what they do as soon as a white cop shoots a black man. Fuck it, if it is ok for them it’s ok for us

Sara Nov 6, 2018 - 1:16 pm

That’s right. Use the bad behavior for others as an excuse for your own. Alternatively, you could rise above it.

Via scanner Nov 5, 2018 - 9:45 pm

He is armed and there are at least two family members inside the home with him, unsure if they are willing staying there or are being held against their will.

Incognito Nov 5, 2018 - 11:27 pm

Apparently, one shooter is inside the house and the police are looking for the other one. There were two perps involved.

Juan Jacobo Nov 5, 2018 - 10:43 pm

Heard it was a B.B. gun or pellet gun

Black Bart Nov 6, 2018 - 6:45 pm

A high-powered BB gun cane do a lot of damage……. Even one which is NOT high powered can take out an eye or worse. They should be outlawed. Kids can harm each other with them. I once caught some brat shooting bb’s at birds in a park. I throttled him and took his bb gun away. He ran crying to his mommy.

Dom De Louise Nov 5, 2018 - 10:53 pm

Antioch has become a dangerous place to live. We all know what happened but are afraid to voice it out.

Vote Nov 5, 2018 - 11:02 pm

Raise the rent get these fuckers out of our city! NOW

Mathew moorhead Nov 5, 2018 - 11:05 pm

Does anyone have an update?

ECT Nov 6, 2018 - 5:58 am

Yes, suspect in custody. See update posted around 4:00 am

Purplecoqui Nov 6, 2018 - 8:23 am

Thank you for the updates ECT….being a dispatcher, I know how fluid situtions like this can be from the initial call out to the end result. I’m glad the Officer is ok and the suspect is in custody. ???

Wesside Nov 5, 2018 - 11:30 pm

He wasn’t shot was assulted

ECT Nov 6, 2018 - 5:58 am

Per APD:

Antioch Police responded to the above location for a report of a man with a gun. While on scene, a 32-year-old male resident, shot one of the responding officers, striking him in the head. The officer was rushed to an area hospital, where he was treated and later released with minor injuries.

Michelle Nov 5, 2018 - 11:36 pm

There are about 100 police there literally! Now they have Caltrans blocking more than 2 long blocks in both directions of Hillcrest. Police from every city is here along with Swat and other tactical entities! It’s too much…

Kathy Sturgill Nov 6, 2018 - 7:17 am

If your husband was just shot in the head or your family was being held captive with a man at gunpoint what would be too much for you?
Thankfully all agencies responded so quickly and he had no choice but to surrender.
Job well done!!

Michelle Nov 6, 2018 - 7:54 am

Obviously you took my comment the wrong way. And really you didn’t have to respond at all. Ppl find negativity in everything. I’ve been reading these comments and so much hate and racism is going on. I guess ppl wake up and say I’m going to be mean today!! Let me find my victim!! It’s not GOD like for those that say they love him!! Smdh…

Michelle Nov 6, 2018 - 9:07 am

Michelle, good morning… It’s just that when the shooting first went out the report was an officer shot in the head, and the guy was in the wind. So the reason for the response as abundant as it was… Was because of him needing to be caught. The APD having an officer shot, the brothers in blue respond to help with coverage to get the guy and potentially help the city with other surrounding emergencies… When a first responder is injured or killed the forces surrounding know no boundaries… Thankfully the guy was taken in to custody and best of all the officer’s injuries were only minor. Have a blessed day…

Elizabeth R Nov 5, 2018 - 11:40 pm

SWAT team surrounding the house right now. Tons of PD’s … waiting it out

Fallon Nov 6, 2018 - 12:26 am

Where is the house that he’s in?

Jerry Macfuire Nov 6, 2018 - 4:35 am

He’s a nice churching going boy, he’s misunderstood…he meant no harm…blah blah blah….

Yes On W Nov 6, 2018 - 6:22 am

How in the world did they manage to not smoke that turd after shot one of their own? Takes incredible self control, professionalism and training to take him into custody. What was that about police and excessive force?!? Please, save it for CNN… Well done APD! ?

I’m VOTING YES ON W today, to give the Police the support they need! It’s the least I can do.

YES ON W - Agreed Nov 6, 2018 - 8:44 am

Agreed the PD used great restraint today, but this use of restraint in no way absolves those LEOs who do use excessive force.

Michelle Nov 6, 2018 - 9:13 am

Good morning All,
Well thankfully the officer will be ok. I am hoping that this officer and his family’s privacy is respected. He came probably the closest ever to death, just proof that our police officers, people too with families and personal lives. This officer needs this time to recover and spend precious time with his family, with respect from the community.

HAROLD H. G. Nov 6, 2018 - 10:03 am

It was a Pellet Gun, and you’re all idiots

Simonpure Nov 6, 2018 - 4:14 pm

Like you knew that all along…give us a break. You read the next update and now we are all idiots. Hope someone shoots you in the head with a pellet gun.

HAROLD H. G. Nov 6, 2018 - 5:11 pm

That was news as of 10:38PM last night, but you outrage enthusiasts and comment section warriors love overreacting to stimulate your racial, partisan and/or economic class beliefs. Who gets shot in the head and leaves the hospital exactly 40 minutes later with no life-threatening injuries? Even if it were to have been grazed bulletwound the officer would’ve been held overnight at minimum. That didn’t seem strange to anyone? The entire cavalry for a misreported weapon? You idiots come here to argue beliefs and never discuss facts. ZERO RESEARCH, and live your lives on outrage.

Simonpure Nov 7, 2018 - 12:05 pm

Don’t be so upset your Mommy named you Harold. It’s not our fault.

HAROLD H.G. Nov 7, 2018 - 10:09 pm

Right, when someone lays out the facts for you, you turn into a child and spew basic insults. Your president has molded you all too well. Good luck with that, idiot.

Christy Nov 6, 2018 - 1:57 pm

For those who say it was an over abundance of police, I live in reality. It was perfect. They had a fallen brother in blue. Having police officers in the family both past and present I was both scared and relieved. Scared for the officer that was hurt and for the others with the task to take down the suspect. Relieved by the show of force. A clear message was given that OFFICER LIVES MATTER Too and he wasn’t going to get away. Therefore, kudos to all agencies that responded!!

Jai Nov 6, 2018 - 2:18 pm

Glad everyone made it out Alive and Ok. Regardless who this man is, he just ruined his life. So sad. Make better decisions people.

Karen Nov 6, 2018 - 2:46 pm

When I read the headline my heart sank. Thank goodness the officer is ok. That is great news.

Bob Nov 6, 2018 - 10:29 pm

A bb gun

Dolores Nov 11, 2018 - 1:12 pm

Why hasn’t this POS been named? I checked the papers and other sources of information and it’s still says, “a 32-year-old shooter.” Who IS this guy?

Spellbinder Nov 15, 2018 - 7:10 pm

Yes! When will this shooter be named? What’s taking so long? Usually, the name of a criminal is posted on sites like this and/or in the local paper. What’s holding this up?

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