Shots fired at Antioch Police officer during stolen vehicle pursuit
By Lt. Rick Martin, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 10:26 pm, Antioch Police Officers were alerted to the area of Lone Tree Way and Deer Valley Road on a report of a stolen vehicle out of San Francisco. An Antioch Police Officer located the occupied stolen vehicle parked in the area of Longbranch Way and Prairie Way. As the officer pulled in behind, the suspect vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. An occupant in the stolen vehicle fired several rounds at the officer, which struck the patrol car. The pursuit continued into Brentwood entering Highway 4 at Jeffrey Way.
Officers lost sight of the vehicle in the area of Golf Course Drive and Cache Peak. The vehicle was later located abandoned near Kaiser Hospital on Deer Valley Road. As officers returned to the original crime scene to look for evidence, a second stolen vehicle out of Concord was seen driving without any headlights on. With the assistance of Brentwood Police a pursuit ensued. The occupants of the second stolen vehicle abandoned the car in the area of Lone Tree Way and Heidorn Ranch Road and fled on foot. A perimeter was established but the suspects were not located. A rifle and shell casings were located.
There were no reported injuries to any citizens or officers. Antioch Police are currently following up on leads to identify the suspects. We wish to thank the Brentwood Police Department and the Pittsburg Police Department for their assistance during this incident. There is no further information at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lieutenant Martin at 925-779-6972 or the Antioch Police Department non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441.
