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Brentwood Robbery Connected to Antioch Shooting of Firefighter and EMS Employee

by ECT

On Sunday, the Brentwood Police Department confirmed that a robbery that occurred at approximently 8:30 pm Saturday was in connection with the ongoing investigations in the City of Antioch and Town of Discovery Bay.

According to police, the robbery occurred at Quik Stop in Brentwood where the suspect, a black male in his 20s, displayed a firearm before demanding an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled in a silver SUV with the cash and some store merchandise. Nobody was injured during this robbery.

Lieutenant Walter O’Grodnick confirmed the suspect in their robbery is connected to the ongoing investigations in Antioch and Discovery Bay.

No additional information is being released to preserve the integrity of this complex multi-agency investigation. More information from the Contra Costa County Sheriffs Office is expected to be released later Sunday regarding a fatality that is also connected to this incident.

Live Video from the incident is posted on our Facebook Page.

UPDATE – APD releases Information

INCIDENT:

  • Attempted Homicide –Drive-by Shooting
  • DATE OF INCIDENT: February 20, 2021TIME OF INCIDENT:09:03PM
  • LOCATION: 1900 Block of Auto Center Drive
  • VICTIM (S):Male Adult Firefighter, 31years-old Male & Adult Paramedic, 58 years-old
  • SUSPECT(S): Male Adult In-Custody (Stockton Resident)

On 2/20/2021, at approximately 8:51PM, Antioch police officers were called to the 1900block of Auto Center Drive on the report of a citizen requiring emergency medical attention. A fire engine from Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Protection District (Con Fire), and an ambulance from Contra Costa American Medical Response (AMR) also responded to the medical call.

While tending to the patient in the parking lot near Auto Center Drive, a suspect in a silver SUV drove by the team of first responders and began shooting at the group. Afterwards, the suspect turned around and drove past the group again firing a second series of shots. A Con Fire firefighter and an AMR medic were struck by gunfire. The firefighter and medic were transported to local area hospitals, and their injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.

An ambulance and a police car were also struck by gunfire.

Several Antioch officers gave chase onto Highway 4 as the suspect vehicle fled westbound towards the City of Pittsburg. The vehicle pursuit traveled through Contra Costa and Alameda Counties and ended in the City of Richmond after the suspect vehicle collided with a parked vehicle. The suspect attempted to flee from the scene of the collision, but he was quickly taken into custody by officers from Richmond PD and the California Highway Patrol. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Air Support Unit also provided critical assistance. A firearm was collected at the scene.

Antioch Police Department detectives with the Violent Crimes and Special Operations Units responded to the scene, along with crime scene investigators, and took over the investigation. The investigation is still active, and evidence is being collected and evaluated.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925)778-2441, or Detective Brogdon at 925-779-6895. You may also text-a-tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.

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3 comments

Gogi Feb 21, 2021 - 11:22 am

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SystemicLiberalHate&Lies Feb 21, 2021 - 12:08 pm

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Coastrider Feb 22, 2021 - 5:46 am

How about just “criminal”. Don’t make it with the usual “American sauce” They come in ALL flavors.

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