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NFL player Najee Harris was injured in a fireworks mishap during a Fourth of July event in Antioch, sustaining a superficial eye injury, but his agent confirmed he will be ready for the upcoming NFL season. The incident also injured other attendees, and authorities are investigating the event.
Jonathan Baez, a man with autism, was found alive in Antioch after going missing from South Chicago following his father's death. His family had been searching for him after he disappeared, and they believe the devastation from his father's death may have led him away from home. Baez, who is high functioning, loves taking long walks and riding his bike around the city, and is known to take the train often.
A sideshow in Antioch resulted in multiple collisions, including one car hitting a fire hydrant and another car ending up submerged in the San Joaquin River. The drivers fled the scene before police arrived. One driver involved in the sideshow crashed into another car and a fire hydrant, injuring himself and two others. The 21-year-old driver was arrested for felony reckless driving and hit and run, and was found to have a no-bail warrant for side show activity in Santa Clara County.
A sideshow in Antioch resulted in a car crashing into the San Joaquin River, while another vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant nearby, causing a water main break. Two men and one woman were treated for injuries and taken to the hospital. Another crash occurred at a different location, with a suspect apprehended and two other citizens injured. The submerged vehicle was later retrieved from the river.
A 10-year-old boy remains hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from a carnival ride at the Taste of Antioch festival in Illinois. The child was not properly fastened into the Moby Dick ride, according to Antioch officials. The incident has prompted an investigation by the Antioch Police Department and the Illinois Department of Labor to inspect all rides for safety issues. The carnival rides were shut down for the remainder of the event.
The carnival at Antioch's Taste of Summer festival was closed after a 10-year-old child was thrown from a ride and injured. The child was airlifted to a hospital, and the festival's rides were shut down for safety reasons. The Illinois Department of Labor is investigating the incident.
One person was killed and three others were wounded in a shooting outside Monica's Riverview in Antioch. The incident involved multiple shooters and approximately 60 shots were fired. No suspects are currently in custody.
A large group of burglars, wearing hoodies, were caught on home security cameras breaking into cars in a California neighborhood. The incident occurred in Antioch, where car break-ins are not uncommon, but large groups are unusual. The burglars targeted unlocked vehicles and stole items of opportunity. Despite police arriving five minutes after receiving the call, the group had already dispersed. The neighborhood, Country Hills, is typically quiet, and residents were surprised by the incident. Car burglaries and other crimes continue to plague the Bay Area, including the recent theft of camera gear from author Shelby Steele's car in San Francisco and the occurrence of dangerous "sideshows" in Oakland.
A 20-year-old pregnant woman, Angela Fierro, died after being thrown 50 feet from a car during a collision in Antioch, California. The driver of her car was reportedly driving recklessly and at fault for the accident. Fierro's parents were too grief-stricken to speak publicly, and her partner expressed hope that others would learn from the tragedy and drive safely. The incident highlights the frequency of car accidents in the area, with one resident noting accidents occurring almost daily.
An 18-year-old woman named Nadia Tirado was killed and six others were wounded in a shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California. The party was being held for a teenager when uninvited guests arrived and started firing. Police believe multiple shooters were involved. The victim was described as an amazing daughter, sister, and friend who loved dancing and having fun. The other victims are expected to survive. Antioch police are investigating and haven't identified suspects or persons of interest.
Nadia Tirado, an 18-year-old, was shot and killed during a mass shooting at a birthday party in Antioch. Seven people were shot, and the suspect(s) fled the scene. A GoFundMe has been established to raise money for Tirado's family. The shooting came during a weekend filled with gun violence across the Bay Area, leaving community members on edge.
An 18-year-old woman was killed and at least six others were injured in a shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California. The shooting occurred after uninvited guests arrived at the party, causing panic and sending attendees fleeing in multiple directions. The suspects fled the area in a vehicle and remain at large. The Antioch Police Department is investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to come forward.
An 18-year-old woman was killed and six others were wounded in a shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California, after uninvited guests showed up to a 19-year-old’s birthday party. The suspect or suspects fled the area in a vehicle before officers arrived, and detectives were still working to identify who was responsible.
A mass shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California, has left one person dead and six others injured. The shooting occurred after uninvited guests arrived at the party and opened fire. The suspects fled the scene before the arrival of the police. This is the second mass shooting in the San Francisco Bay Area in just over 48 hours. The Antioch Police Department is investigating the incident and has asked anyone with information to come forward.
A black bear was spotted on a homeowner's porch in Antioch, Illinois, causing the Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources to warn neighbors to keep pets and children inside. This is the second bear sighting in Lake County in a week. The DNR advises residents to make noise to let the bear know they're there without approaching it and to never run or surprise the bear. If possible, go inside a building or get into a vehicle.