Arrest in Knoll Park Shooting
Cespregi Jr Poindexter II has been arrested for a drug-related shooting in December.
Cespregi Jr Poindexter II, 19, of Antioch has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a 20-year-old man on Dec. 16 in Knoll Park on Country Hills Drive
On Jan. 5 at approximately 6 a.m. Antioch Police Detectives and SWAT served a search warrant in the 4500 block of Deer Meadow Way and arrested Poindexter. Antioch Police developed information during the investigation that Poindexter was the responsible in this shooting, according to a police press release.
Poindexter was arrested for attempted murder and robbery. A handgun was located in the residence that may be related to the shooting. Poindexter attempted to rob the victim after meeting at the location to purchase marijuana from the victim, according to police. Poindexter will be transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility.
The victim in this case has been released from the hospital and is recovering from his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this investigation or suspect should call Det. Mortimer at (925)779-6941.
The original police report:
Antioch Police were dispatched to Knoll Park when neighbors began reporting hearing multiple shots fired in the area with people running from the park. A short time later the victim was found in front of a residence on Country Hills Drive suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso and one to the face. He was airlifted to an area hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
It appears the victim was sitting at a table in the park when he was approached by several males that attempted to rob him at gunpoint. When he resisted, the gunman opened fire on him. The victim ran and got away from his attackers.
Officers did an extensive area search for those responsible, but were met with negative results. This shooting is still under investigation and witnesses are encouraged to contact Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau.
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What a shame that these kids never learn… This young man, really a child in a 19 year old body, knew Matt Butler, another child trying to become a drug dealer.
Matt was murdered during a drug deal. So, this other kid decides he’s bulletproof and is allegedly dealing drugs, in a park, in Antioch, CA – wow, recipe for disaster…
When will they learn that the thugs coming in from other areas see Antioch as a tree full of opportunity?