CONCORD, CALIFORNIA – A woman died and a man was critically injured after a violent incident inside a North Concord home Friday night. Police said their preliminary investigation found no outstanding suspects or ongoing threat to public safety.
The incident occurred on the 2300 block of Panoramic Drive on October 23. At approximately 8:51 p.m., a 911 caller reported a disturbance involving a man and a woman, according to a Concord Police Department statement. The caller reported that the man had a knife.
Responding officers spoke with witnesses, then attempted to contact the people inside the house. When nobody answered, officers forced their way into the home.
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Inside, they discovered a man and a woman with apparent stab wounds. Officers began providing medical aid before firefighters and paramedics arrived. Despite lifesaving efforts, the woman died at the scene.
The man was taken to a hospital and was listed in critical condition in the department’s Saturday update, Bay City News reported.
Detectives from the department’s Investigations Division took over the case and were conducting interviews and follow-up work. Police said their assessment that no additional suspects were being sought was based on preliminary witness information.
The Saturday statement did not identify either person, describe their relationship or explain how each sustained their injuries. Those circumstances remained unresolved in the information released publicly.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to call Detective Justin Wilson at 925-603-5859. Anonymous tips can be left at 925-603-5836.
