Antioch police have to chase down man who was victim of gun fight

By Sergeant Steve Bias, Antioch Police Community Policing Bureau

On Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 5:18 pm, Antioch Police received reports of shots being fired in the 2200 block of L Street. As officers were arriving, one male was observed running from the scene.

Officers gave chase for an extended period of time before they were able to locate and detain the 29-year-old male subject hiding in a rear yard on Manzanita Way. The subject was suffering from at least two gunshot wounds. His reason for running from the police was unknown. The man was transported to a local hospital, and his condition unknown at this time.

Evidence at the scene suggested that there may have been two groups shooting at each other. No suspects have yet been identified. This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information to this crime is asked to contact the Antioch Police Department at the numbers below.

You may text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.


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