One Dead, 2 Injured in North Richmond Drive-By Shooting

Deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting that killed one man and injured two other people Tuesday night in North Richmond.

At about 9:40 p.m., dispatchers received a call reporting that a person had been shot in the 1500 block of Fifth Street, according to Contra Costa County sheriff’s officials.

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When officers arrived, they found a 45-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds.

Medical personnel airlifted the victim to a hospital, sheriff’s officials said. The victim, a North Richmond resident, died this morning, according to sheriff’s officials.

Two other victims, an 18-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman, were also shot. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening, sheriff’s officials said.

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Deputies are currently developing information regarding the suspect. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Contra Costa sheriff’s detectives at (925) 313-2632. Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can email tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592.

--Bay City News