Stabbing in shopping center parking lot near Antioch hotel under investigation
By Lt. Michael Mellone, Antioch Police Department
ANTIOCH, CA — On Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 8:37 p.m., Antioch Police officers responded to the Antioch Inn & Suites, formerly Comfort Inn, located at 2436 Mahogany Way for a reported stabbing. However, according to a hotel staff member, the stabbing occurred in the Lowe’s parking lot across the street and the victim walked to the hotel property.
Upon arrival, officers located a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Officers immediately rendered emergency medical aid until personnel from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District arrived and assumed care. The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Antioch Police officers and detectives are actively investigating the incident. Detectives are canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing available evidence. At this time, no arrests have been made. Based on preliminary information, investigators believe this was a targeted incident. There is currently no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.
Last year, the Antioch City Council approved purchase of the hotel “to serve as permanent housing for homeless families/individuals with prior behavioral health issues” and veterans. But it’s still operating as a hotel. Recently, the Council discussed using the location for the unhoused voucher program and a possible site for a warming center but did not pursue either use.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Hoffman at (925) 779-6972 or via email at rhoffman@antiochca.gov. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may provide information without identifying themselves.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Case # 25-1568
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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Antioch Inn & Suites formerly Comfort Inn & sign MBarbanica
