Man’s death on Antioch trail investigated as homicide

ANTIOCH — A fight on the Delta de Anza Trail in Antioch ended in a man’s death Friday morning, police said.

The incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. on the trail near the 4100 block of Null Drive, Antioch police Lt. Rick Martin said in a statement. Officers and Contra Costa County firefighters arrived to find a man in his mid-30s to 40s unresponsive on the ground.

The man received emergency care, but he was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide, Martin said. No other details were provided.

Anyone with information related to the case can call Detective Arturo Becerra at 925-779-6937.

Check back for updates.

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