Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Antioch shooting arrest
2. 36-year-old man killed in Antioch shooting

A man was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that killed a 36-year-old man in Antioch. The victim, Frank James, was found shot inside a parked vehicle on East 18th Street. The shooting was deemed an isolated incident with no immediate threat to the community. With the help of hi-tech tools and city cameras, a suspect, Jacob Crooks, was identified and arrested by Walnut Creek Police. Crooks, 29, was booked on suspicion of murder and is being held on $1.35 million bail. The case will be reviewed by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Antioch Police Department.

Man Arrested in Connection with Deadly Shooting in Antioch

A man was taken into custody on Monday in connection with a fatal shooting that took the life of a 36-year-old man in Antioch, a city located in Contra Costa County, California. The incident occurred last month on the 600 block of East 18th Street, where the victim, identified as Frank James, was found shot inside a parked vehicle by Contra Costa County firefighters on the morning of March 27. Unfortunately, James was pronounced dead at the scene.

Isolated Incident

At the time of the shooting, authorities stated that the incident appeared to be isolated, emphasizing that there was no immediate danger to the local community. However, the investigation continued as detectives worked diligently to identify a suspect in the case.

Arrest Made

In a recent update, the Antioch Police Department announced that a suspect had been identified with the assistance of advanced technology and city surveillance cameras. Subsequently, detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the individual believed to be responsible for James’ death.

On Monday, officers from the Walnut Creek Police Department apprehended the suspect, 29-year-old Jacob Crooks, during a routine traffic stop. Crooks was then booked into the Martinez Detention Facility on charges of murder.

Legal Proceedings

According to jail records, Crooks is currently being held on $1.35 million bail. The case is set to be presented to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for further review and potential prosecution.

Seeking Information

Authorities are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. Detective Becerra of the Antioch Police Department can be contacted via email at abecerra@antiochca.gov or by calling 925-779-6937. Anonymous tips can also be provided by texting 274637 with the keyword “ANTIOCH”.