Robbery attempt in Brentwood leads to deadly 3-way shootout with armed victim
BRENTWOOD -- A 17-year-old who was shot Friday night in Brentwood has succumbed to his gunshot injuries and died, police announced Saturday.
The shooting happened Friday at 7:45 p.m. when two men, a 17-year-old resident of Antioch and a 20-year-old resident of Walnut Creek, attempted to rob an armed 21-year-old Antioch man at gunpoint, according to the police.
All three exchanged gunfire in the 800-block of Marjoram Drive at Chili Court, striking the 17-year-old suspect and 21-year-old victim. The 20-year-old suspect was not injured.
The 17-year-old was transported to an area hospital where he died. The 21-year-old victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
All names are being withheld at this time and there remains no threat to public safety.
Anyone with information related to this shooting is asked to contact Detective Inerbichler or Detective Goold at (925) 809-7911. Callers may remain anonymous.
