Pleasant Hill PD gives update on shots fired in Concord

CONCORD, CA (Mar. 5, 2023) — On March 4, 2023, the Pleasant Hill Police Department received a call about an armed robbery that occurred at the Verizon retail store.

Two suspects entered the store, threatened employees that they had a gun, and stole numerous cell phones. The suspects then fled in a vehicle and were located by Pleasant Hill officers in the area of Harrison Street and Concord Avenue in Concord.

While the officers attempted to confront and detain the suspects, the suspects did not surrender and the driver of the suspect vehicle drove at one of the officers. This officer shot at the driver, striking the car but did not hit the driver. The second suspect fled the scene on foot.

The suspect vehicle was then chased by Concord police officers. Ultimately, officers arrested the suspect in Bay Point. Law enforcement still actively seek the suspect who fled on foot in Concord.

The Contra Costa County Officer Involved Protocol team is leading this investigation. As more information is obtained and verified an updated press release will be distributed.