Just before 7:00pm Wednesday, Pittsburg Police officers responded to the area of West Street near W. 11th Street for a shooting call. They located the victim (Adult male and Pittsburg resident) near the location suffering from a gunshot wound to the head.
The victim was unresponsive and was pronounced deceased on scene stated Captain Rathnesh Raman.
Officers encountered a large uncooperative group gathered at the location, none of which were willing to come forward with any information relative to the shooting.
Detectives are in the initial phases of this investigation and more information will be provided as they become available. Anyone with information should contact the Pittsburg Police Department at 925-427-7369.
No further information was released.