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3 people shot at 'peaceful vigil' in Antioch

By Tony Hicks
Published  November 15, 2021 6:31am PST
Antioch
Bay City News

3 people shot at Antioch vigil

Three people were shot at what Antioch police described as a "peaceful vigil" at Hillcrest Park on Sunday evening.

ANTIOCH, Calif. - Three people were shot at what Antioch police described as a "peaceful vigil" at Hillcrest Park on Sunday evening.  

 Police were called at 5:40 p.m. to the 1300 block of Larkspur Lane, where someone fired into a large crowd. 

The victims were identified as a 17-year-old, a 23-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman. 

All three were transported to local hospitals with what officials described in a statement as non-life-threatening injuries.   

Police said they haven't identified any suspects or suspect vehicles. 

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Antioch police at (925) 778-2441, or text an anonymous tip to 274637 (CRIMES) with the keyword ANTIOCH.     

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