Three arrested for shooting assault rifle at victim in Concord

CONCORD, CA (Mar. 20, 2023) — Concord Police officers arrived in the area of Revere Drive and Grant Street after reports of gunshots came in early March 16. Officers located several spent shell casings, as well as a single victim. Although not hit by gunfire, evidence at the scene suggested at least 12 shots from a rifle were fired at the victim.

Later that morning, the Concord Police Department’s Investigations Division began working the case. Within hours, the team identified three suspects responsible for the shooting. The suspects were seen at a residence in Antioch. Tthe investigation had also revealed the firearm used— an AK-47 style rifle.

Investigators sought arrest warrants for the suspects. That evening, the Concord Police Department activated the SWAT and CNT (Crisis Negotiations Team) to serve the arrest warrant. The SWAT team is only activated during incidents involving a high threat to the public and officers when attempting to make an arrest.

The Crisis Negotiations Team was able to deploy a negotiator. This individual has received extensive training in peacefully resolving volatile situations, inside the SWAT’s armored vehicle. This vehicle allowed the team to take a negotiator and place them into a position to optimize negotiations and the safety of the negotiator.

Assistance

The Antioch Police Department assisted Concord PD by providing an armored rescue vehicle. In addition, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff, assisted in providing their Bearcat for the operation.

Finally, the Concord Police Department’s drone team deployed. They observed the residence to ensure the safety of approaching officers and negotiators. During this time, with the drone overhead, the drone operator observed two of the suspects fleeing the area in a vehicle. Additional Concord Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and arrested the occupants. They located a loaded handgun in that vehicle.

Moments later, the drone team observed a suspect placing a rifle into a secondary vehicle. The suspect fled the scene in that vehicle. Concord Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on that vehicle and located an AK-47 style rifle, the one suspected of being used in the shooting.

SWAT and CNT safely approached the residence to secure any evidence inside. The incident concluded without further incident.

Investigators will forward the case to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for filing considerations.