20-year-old Isaiah Andrews shot, killed another 20-year-old man at hotel; hiding out in Antioch with a family member

UPDATE 1: Suspect mistakenly released from custody in Contra Costa County jail, on the loose, under investigation. UPDATE 2: Contra Costa Sheriff seeks suspect, issues statement

By Detective Brian Pritchard, Seattle Police Department

On October 18, 2025, California partner agencies arrested 20-year-old Isaiah Andrews and identified him as a wanted Seattle homicide suspect. After a vehicle pursuit involving the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office, Antioch, CA PD, and Pittsburg, CA PD. Andrews was booked into Contra Costa County Jail on a temporary felony warrant for homicide.

Seattle Police Department Homicide detectives connected Andrews to an October 15 shooting in Northgate, he is suspected of killing a 20-year-old man.

He will be extradited to King County Jail and booked for Investigation of Murder.

UPDATE 1: However, according to a reader of the Antioch Herald, Andrews was mistakenly released from Contra Costa County jail last week and a manhunt is underway by multiple agencies.

Asked if that was correct, when did it happen and what agencies are involved, Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Jimmy Lee simply responded, “The release you asked about is under investigation.” He was then asked again about the reported manhunt, the agencies involved and why the public wasn’t informed at the time Andrews was released. Lee responded he was working on a statement.

The same questions were posed to Seattle Police and Antioch Police Departments. Detective Eric Muñoz of the Seattle Police Department’s Media & Public Affairs responded, “This is an open and active homicide investigation. We will not be releasing any further information. Please reach out to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s office for more info.” APD Lt. Joe Njoroge directed the Herald to do the same.

According to the reader who chose to remain anonymous, Seattle Police were on their way to Martinez to pick up Andrews when they were informed that he’d been released.

UPDATE 2: Lee issued the following statement Monday afternoon, Oct. 27. –

“The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the release of an inmate identified as 20-year-old Isaiah Jamon Andrews of Kent, Washington, from the Martinez Detention Facility.

He was released on October 22, 2025. At the time, Andrews had been held on local charges, a juvenile warrant out of Sacramento, and an out-of-state arrest warrant for homicide.

After Sheriff’s Office staff realized Andrews had been released, we launched a search of the immediate area and confirmed that Andrews was no longer in the area. The search for Andrews is ongoing by the U.S. Marshals Service. Local law enforcement agencies have also been notified.

According to a reader of the Herald who chose to remain anonymous, Seattle Police were on their way to Martinez to pick up Andrews when they were informed that he’d been released.

Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Andrews is asked to call 9-1-1. The Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office can be reached at (925) 646-2441. For any tips, email: tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.”

UPDATE 3: Asked about conflicting information regarding Andrews’ residency, Antioch Police Lt. Bill Whitaker said, “He is from and lives in Kent (Washington). He was here (in Antioch) hiding out with a family member.”

Original Post: October 15, 2025

Detectives Investigate Shooting in Northgate

Detectives are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old man deceased in Northgate Neighborhood.

Shortly after 4:50 p.m., dispatch received reports of a shooting at 2100 block of North Northgate Way.

Police arrived and found a man in the parking lot of a hotel, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers provided aid until Seattle Fire Department arrived. Despite life-saving efforts the male succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene and are working to determine the circumstances that led up to the shooting. 

If anyone has information about this incident, please call Seattle Police Department Violent Crimes Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.

Incident Number #2025-302193/ North Precinct/ N3

According to an Oct. 24, 2025, post on Facebook by news photographer and videographer Steve Hickey, “20-year-old Isaiah Andrews was taken into custody after a vehicle pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies…in California.

The Homicide-

4:15 p.m. on Oct. 15, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of a hotel near Northgate Way and Meridian Avenue North. When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the chest. He died at the scene.

The victim was known to law enforcement as a 216th Murder Block Hoover, gang member.” (See video)

According to localcrimenews.com, Andrews is Black and was arrested by Antioch Police for being a fugitive from justice and evasion with wanton disregard for safety.

Please check back later for any further updates.

Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.

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