Shooting in Concord leaves one person injured, investigation ongoing

Concord, California – Concord police and California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the shooting that injured one person early Sunday morning on Highway 242.

Authorities transferred a guy with an apparent gunshot wound to a local hospital for treatment in the 1200 block of Franquette Avenue, according to police. Police also found and searched a vehicle that was considered being linked to the incident on Highway 242.

The incident was reported shortly before 7 a.m. with various witnesses reporting several shots being fired. Police remain in the area of Franquette Avenue and along the highway, searching for any possible evidence.

Reports that a possible second victim presented themselves for treatment of a gunshot wound at a local hospital could also not be immediately confirmed.