Today, Antioch Police Department detectives identified Ryan Hardy as the suspect in the shooting of an 11-year-old girl on January 5th through a combination of video surveillance, witness statements, and forensic evidence.
Hardy should be considered armed and dangerous. Members of the public are advised not to confront him if seen. Anyone who sees Hardy in public or has information regarding his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. Hardy is also encouraged to peacefully surrender to the Antioch Police Department.
The shooting occurred Monday at an apartment complex at 3915 Delta Fair Boulevard. Officers discovered that the child had been hit while inside a vehicle in the apartment complex parking lot. After the shooting, the vehicle left the apartment complex and drove to a nearby shopping center parking lot.
The girl was transported to Children’s Hospital Oakland, where she is listed in stable condition. At this stage of the investigation, plice said the family does not appear to have been the intended targets.
During the course of their investigation, detectives identified several individuals who assisted Hardy in evading law enforcement. Those individuals, as well as anyone who knowingly assists Hardy in the future, will be subject to arrest for accessory under Penal Code section 32.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Antioch Police Detective John Cox at (925) 481-8147 or via email at jcox@antiochca.gov.
