Antioch Police Fatally Shoot Knife-Wielding Man After Threat

Antioch police responded to a 911 call reporting a man threatening to kill everyone inside a home on Osprey Drive early Monday morning. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 26-year-old man armed with a knife who rushed toward them, prompting an officer-involved shooting. The man was immediately given aid by officers but died at the scene. The Antioch Police Department is conducting an on-site investigation, while the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office will perform a standard bilateral inquiry. Authorities have asked the community to avoid the area during the investigation and have provided contact information for anyone with additional information. Updates on the case will be shared on Antioch PD’s social media platforms as they become available.