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Suspect Charged in Fatal Concord Drive-By Shooting of Beloved Youth Coach

Chance Martin, 27, faces murder charges with enhancements after Omar Gonzalez, 40, was killed in a drive-by shooting during a parking lot dispute.

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Overview

  • Omar Gonzalez, a 40-year-old youth baseball coach, was fatally shot on April 14 near Monument Boulevard and Reganti Drive in Concord.
  • Police allege Chance Martin, 27, fired multiple shots from his car following a dispute in a parking lot, unintentionally striking Gonzalez.
  • Martin was arrested on April 16 after a multi-agency operation involving Concord PD, U.S. Marshals, and local police departments in Pleasant Hill and Antioch.
  • The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office has charged Martin with murder and filed two sentence-enhancing allegations; his arraignment is scheduled for Monday.
  • Gonzalez, a longtime Concord Junior Giants coach, is remembered by the community for his dedication to mentoring youth, with a GoFundMe established to support his family.