Antioch Police Officer shot in head during gunfire exchange, following carjacking, chase and crash, Wednesday night

The scene at the intersection of Loveridge Road and Leland in Pittsburg, where an Antioch Police Officer was shot, Wednesday night. photo by Jose Cano 05-04-16

The scene at the intersection of Loveridge and E. Leland Roads in Pittsburg, where an Antioch Police Officer was shot, Wednesday night. photo by Jesus Cano 05-04-16

By Captain Tammany Brooks, Antioch Police Support Services Division

On May 4, 2016 at about 5:52 p.m., Antioch Police were notified of a carjacking that took place in Bay Point. In that case, a victim reported to Contra Costa Sheriff’s deputies that a Hispanic male armed with a shotgun had just stolen his black BMW and was last seen heading eastbound towards Pittsburg/Antioch.

At about 6:11 p.m., an Antioch officer spotted a black BMW being driven by a Hispanic male in the area of W. 10th Street and Verne Roberts Circle. The suspect vehicle fled from the officer and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The pursuit ended when the suspect and officer crashed into a street light, at the intersection of E. Leland Road and Loveridge Road.

According to sources, the officer was shot in the head by the suspect. The officer was then airlifted to John Muir medical center in Walnut Creek. Antioch Police Chief Allan Cantando confirmed that the officer was indeed shot in the head and is expected to survive. The majority of the police units on the scene were from the Antioch Police Department.

As officers approached, the suspect began shooting and struck one officer. Officers returned fire. The suspect was not hit but surrendered and was taken into custody without further incident. The suspect is not being identified at this time.

The officer was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his injuries and subsequently released. The officer is not being identified at this time.

This case is being jointly investigated along with the Contra Costa County DA’s Office, the Contra Costa Crime Lab, and Pittsburg PD. No further information is being released at this time.

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.

On the scene reporter Jesus Cano contributed to this report.


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