A flurry of gunfire erupted outside a popular Pleasant Hill restaurant Monday, sending witnesses scurrying for cover and at least one person to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand.
Police were called to the area of Contra Costa Boulevard and Vivian Drive at about 11:49am Monday, witnesses describing a chaotic scene with many rounds fired at various cars in the area at the time.
Police located three vehicles that were involved in the incident with the driver of one of the vehicles, Larry Neal, 27, of Antioch-Brentwood suffering from a gunshot wound to the hand. A 7-year-old child inside one of the involved vehicles also sustained minor injuries. Both were treated and released from local hospitals.
Police said the incident began as a custody dispute between the parents of the injured child and was not a random act. The occupants of two of the vehicles exchanged gunfire with one another at close range.
Alexis Sidney, 38, of Brentwood was arrested for felony child endangerment violations and for shooting at an occupied Vehicle.
Neal was arrested for felony child endangerment violations, for shooting at an occupied vehicle and for being a convicted felon in possession of a Firearm.
Both were booked at the Martinez Detention Facility.
Seriously?
A’feared so…
Slinging lead on Christmas. Nice.
Crazy
Saw someone hanging out the door of that Expedition as it was fleeing the scene and another woman chasing it. I thought someone was being abducted. Holy crap, wild times!
Well that was interesting.
And here I thought the earlier news of the Caldecott Tunnel MVA/fire; Moraga Way multi-vehicle MVA, Orinda house fire and the Lens Crafters-Concord situation, was “enough” for the a single day. But now afternoon gunplay in Pleasant Hill. Tis the season….Everyone be safe and vigilant !
… it hasn’t stopped, still running hard!
So disgusting. Such losers.
Broad daylight. Christmas. Hitting kids. Deep and extended jail time please.
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Any news about the large police and fire presence at See’s candy on Contra Costa in PH around 5pm tonight?
Believe that was a medical response but we’ve had several crashes, police calls since the shooting in Pleasant Hill. Try our Flash Alerts for updates on incidents around town.
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Poor child.
It was at Casper’s, it was wild. Thankfully the child is ok.
I think we should keep in mind that the incident did not start in Pleasant Hill, it just ended here. Our local law enforcement officers did an excellent job in stopping the violence and halting potential escalation which may have lead to even greater bodily harm. Custody matters are fraught with emotion and there is always, unfortunately, a losing side. It would appear the loser did not take it well but by virtue of their questionable judgment to employ firearms into the mix, deserve the verdict that was rendered. Hope the child is OK but fear years of counseling in their future.