48-year-old man dies from injuries sustained in beating near Antioch waterfront
He was a Concord resident; police seek suspect for felony battery
By Lt. William Whitaker # 6155, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau
On Friday, March 13, 2026, at 5:42 p.m., Antioch police officers responded to the 700 block of W. 1st Street for a report of a physical fight in progress. While en route, officers were advised that one of the involved individuals had collapsed.
Upon arrival, officers located a 48-year-old man unconscious but breathing and immediately provided medical aid. He was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.
The victim never regained consciousness and was removed from life support on March 21, 2026.
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau is actively investigating this incident. No additional information is being released at this time. The Investigations Bureau will provide updates as they become available.
UPDATE 1: Asked if the victim was homeless, Lt. Whitaker responded, “He was not. He was a resident of Concord.”
Asked if his name has been released, Whitaker responded, “We were waiting for family notification. Not sure if the coroner made contact.”
The Contra Costa Coroner’s Office has been contacted requesting the victim’s identity. Please check back later for any additional updates to this report.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Detective Jeong at (925) 779-6933 or jjeong@antiochca.gov.
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