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Antioch Officer Shoots Robbery Suspect After Being Pulled Into Moving Car

An independent review by the Contra Costa County district attorney is underway.

Overview

  • Officers responded around 5:16 a.m. to the 4500 block of Lone Tree Way after a reported robbery in progress, with the caller saying a suspect had a gun and threatened him.
  • Police say the suspect rammed an occupied patrol car before a struggle in which an officer was pulled into the suspect’s vehicle as it drove forward.
  • The vehicle struck a patrol car and a nearby FoodMaxx, the officer issued commands to stop, then fired and hit the driver.
  • The suspect fled on foot and was arrested shortly after; the suspect’s injuries are described as non-life-threatening and the officer sustained minor injuries.
  • All involved officers are on paid administrative leave, visible storefront damage was documented at FoodMaxx, and officials have not specified how many robbery suspects were involved.