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Teen Arrested in Shooting That Injured 9-Year-Old Boy in Antioch

The child was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Overview

  • Officers were dispatched around 4:30–4:41 p.m. Sunday to the 300 block of Sunset Drive after reports of gunfire.
  • The boy was found wounded at the scene and taken to a hospital, where his injuries were deemed non-life-threatening.
  • Investigators identified a 17-year-old male as the suspect and took him into custody a short time later.
  • Police have not released the suspect’s name because he is a minor, and no motive or charging details were disclosed.
  • The Antioch Police Department says the investigation is ongoing and asks anyone with information to email [email protected].