Crime & Safety
Robber Shot After Pulling Officer Into Getaway Vehicle: Police
A man suspected in an armed robbery was shot after pulling an Antioch officer into his getaway vehicle, police said.
ANTIOCH, CA — A man suspected in an armed robbery was shot after pulling an Antioch officer into the getaway vehicle early Friday, police said.
The alleged gunman received non-life-threatening injuries, and the officer suffered minor injuries, police said.
Police were called to the 4500 block of Lone Tree Way about 5:16 a.m. on a report of a robbery in progress.
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When they arrived, a suspect rammed his car into one of the police cars.
An officer struggled with the driver and was pulled into the vehicle as it drove forward, striking both a police car and a store, police said.
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The driver sped off with the officer trapped inside until the officer fired his weapon, wounding the suspect, police said.
The driver fled the vehicle on foot but was apprehended a short time later, police said.
Anyone who witnessed or has information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Becerra at (925) 779-6866 or abecerra@antiochca.gov, or the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6926.
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