On August 31 at 11:45 pm, Antioch Police officers responded to a residence in the area of Green Hills Circle after several area residents reported hearing gunshots.
According to Sergeant Rick Smith, upon arrival, a 35 year old male resident was contacted and several spent casings were located in front of his house. The resident reported that he saw a subject tampering with vehicles in his driveway.
“The resident armed himself with a handgun and attempted to confront the subject. The subject in the driveway produced a handgun as well and both exchanged several rounds in the driveway at each other,” said Smith in a press release.
The subject fled and was not located.
Police said the resident and other occupants of the house were not injured, but the resident himself was arrested after it was discovered he was a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Narcotics evidence was also located at the residence.
Sgt. Smith also highlighted that as Officers were investigating the shooting on Green Hills Circle, unknown occupants in a vehicle dropped off a 21 year old female gunshot victim in the area of Patricia Drive.
“Arriving officers called for emergency medical and she was transported to an area hospital and is listed in stable condition,” said Smith.
It’s not confirmed at this time if both incidents are connected.
Police said they were not releasing any additional information at this time and said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Antioch Police at (925) 778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.
