Shooting Reported Along Highway 4 In Antioch
ANTIOCH (CBS SF) -- A portion of state Highway 4 in Antioch was shut down Friday afternoon to investigate a shooting, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The investigation was underway along eastbound Highway 4 at the Laurel Road exit according to the CHP.
Traffic reportedly began backing up around 1:30 p.m. as officers arrived on scene to investigate but it is not yet clear when the shooting occurred.
The CHP said it was first notified around noon Friday afternoon when a victim arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. The victim was in surgery and the person's condition was unknown.
Eastbound Highway 4 was closed between Laurel Road and Sand Creek Road during the investigation.
SHOOTING INVESTIGATION underway at #hwy4 e/b at Laurel Rd temporarily shutdown as of 1317 for investigation. Expect delays & seek alternate routes if possible. Our @CHP_GoldenGate ISU unit is handling this investigation. Please direct your inquires to them. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/5FJhK8f7lh
— CHP Contra Costa (@CHP_ContraCosta) June 19, 2020