Antioch: Suspect Wanted in Fatal Deer Valley High School Shooting Turns Himself In

Previously released information.

The Antioch Police Department announced that 15-year-old Daiveon Allison was identified as the shooter in the January 31 fatal shooting of 16-year-old Jonathan Parker at Deer Valley High School.

Police said Friday, Daiveon Allison of Pittsburg was identified as the shooter in this incident. On February 7, 2020 this case was presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Allison was charged in juvenile court with murder and having a firearm on school grounds. A warrant was issued for Allison’s arrest.

Police say it is believed Allison fled the area after this murder and is currently being sought by the Antioch Police Department and the U.S. Marshals Service.

Allison should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached by the public.

If anyone knows Allison’s whereabouts, or if he is seen please call 911 immediately.

It is believed Allison may be receiving assistance in avoiding apprehension. Anyone associated with harboring Allison maybe arrested for being an accessory to murder after the fact. This information is being released per Welfare and Institution Code 827.6.

Original Information from Early February:

UPDATE via Antioch Police:

On January 31, 2020 at about 8:44 PM, Antioch Police Department patrol officers were dispatched to the north parking lot of Deer Valley High School for shots being fired in the parking lot.

A16-Year-Old male was located in the parking lot suffering from three gunshot wounds. The male was transported by ground to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition.  It was determined the victim is a current student at Deer Valley High School.

At the time of the shooting there was a basketball game between Deer Valley and Antioch High Schools just letting out from the Deer Valley High School gym. A large group of juveniles started fighting in the parking lot when the shots were fired.

The Antioch Police Department Investigations Bureau responded and took over this investigation. This investigation is in its infancy and a suspect has not been identified.

No further information will be released regarding this case at this time.

Any further updates will come from the Antioch Police Department Investigations Bureau. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Smith at 925-779-6876, or 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

Update via Antioch Unified School District

Dear AUSD families and the larger Antioch community,

On Friday night, following a peaceful athletic event, a DVHS student was shot in the parking lot. The student has since passed away from his injuries. Our hearts and sympathies are with the families during this time of unimaginable pain.

We, along with the rest of AUSD, denounce this senseless violence and call on the community to come together to address such vicious brutality. Our children must be taught that solving disagreements with violence is not the answer and that there are other ways to resolve our differences that do not result in the unjust and unnecessary killing of our youth. Finally, we ask that everyone in this community and nearby communities, model the love and peace they hope to create.