At 9:00 pm Friday, Antioch Police Dispatch received a report of a male who had armed himself with a handgun in his home and was threatening to shoot everyone inside on Alvarado Dr. and Silverado Drive.
According to Antioch Police Lieutenant Don LaDue, the man had owned several other firearms.
Officers arrived within four minutes of APD receiving the call and quickly set up a safety perimeter around the house and established communications with the male. After officers spoke with the man by phone for several minutes, he agreed to come outside, unarmed, and speak with officers.
He was detained without injury to himself or anyone else inside. Officers learned he was upset due to several ongoing medical issues.
The male was arrested, medically cleared at a local area hospital, and booked into County Jail for domestic violence and assault charges.
This incident is still under investigation. Anyone with information in regards to this incident is asked to contact the Antioch Police Dept. at (925)778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH
This preliminary information is made available by the Field Services Bureau.
