9-Year-Old Boy Hurt in Antioch Weekend Shooting; Teen Taken Into Custody

A teen has been arrested after a 9-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in Antioch over the weekend, police said.

Shortly after 4:30 p.m. Sunday, officers were called to the 300 block of Sunset Drive, near Highway 4, on reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the boy, who had been struck by gunfire.

Officers provided medical aid to the 9-year-old until Contra Costa County firefighters arrived. The boy was taken to a local hospital for injuries that are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Following an investigation, police identified a 17-year-old male suspect, who was taken into custody. Police did not release the suspect’s name due to his age.