Four shot, two killed in Antioch Thursday night
All males: 23- and 37-year-old homicide victims, 36-year-old in stable condition, 15-year-old in critical condition
By Lt. William Whitaker #6155, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau
On September 18, 2025, at approximately 10:21 p.m., the Antioch Police Department dispatch center received multiple calls reporting shots fired in the area of D Street and W. 19th Street. When officers arrived on scene, they located four victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Antioch police officers provided aid to the victims at the scene. Two victims died at scene, 23- and 37-year-old men, and two victims were transported to area hospitals. One victim (36-year-old male) is in stable condition, and the other victim (15-year-old male) is in critical condition.
The Antioch Police Department’s Investigations Bureau, consisting of Crime Scene Investigators and detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit, responded to take over the investigation. This is an active investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.
Additional inquiries, tips, or information can be directed to Antioch Police Detective John Cox at (925) 481-8147 or by email at jcox@antiochca.gov.
There have now been five homicides and 13 shootings in the city this year.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
