Crime & Safety

Man Shot, Killed In El Sobrante Driveway

The homicide victim was 22 years old, authorities said.

EL SOBRANTE, CA – A 22-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday night in El Sobrante, and a hunt now is on for the assailant, according to officials.

The victim, not yet identified, was found at about 10:46 p.m. in the driveway of a home on the 4800 block of San Pablo Dam Road by deputies responding to a shooting call, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office.

Arriving deputies found the male in the driveway, and, despite attempting CPR and having the fire department and an ambulance assisting, he was declared deceased at the scene, the agency said.

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An investigation is underway, and detectives interviewed several individuals.

Anyone with any information on the incident or a suspect is asked to contact the Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division at (925) 313-2600. Tips can be emailed to tips@so.cccounty.us or by calling 866-846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

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