Bay Point, CA – July 5, 2025 — A quiet early morning in the Bay Point community was shattered by gunfire, prompting an urgent response from local law enforcement and emergency personnel. The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office has launched a homicide investigation following a deadly shooting that occurred just after 1:00 a.m. on Harbor Drive.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies from Muir Station were dispatched at approximately 1:02 a.m. on Saturday morning, July 5, in response to reports of shots fired in a residential area on Harbor Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds lying in front of a residence.
Deputies immediately initiated life-saving measures in an attempt to stabilize the victim until personnel from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and paramedics arrived. Despite their efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
At this time, the victim’s identity is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
Sheriff’s Homicide Unit Investigating
The Sheriff’s Office Homicide Detectives, along with Crime Lab technicians, responded promptly to the scene to begin their investigation. Officers were observed collecting evidence, canvassing the neighborhood, and interviewing potential witnesses in an effort to piece together what led to the fatal shooting.
Details about a possible suspect, motive, or further circumstances surrounding the incident have not yet been released.
Public Asked to Come Forward
As the investigation continues, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information related to this shooting to come forward.
- Investigation Division: (925) 313-2600
- Email Tips: [email protected]
- Anonymous Tip Line: (866) 846-3592
Authorities stress that all tips can remain anonymous, and even the smallest detail could help advance the investigation.
A Community on Edge
This fatal shooting has left many Bay Point residents shaken and searching for answers. The quiet residential street where the shooting occurred was lined with police tape for much of the early morning, as neighbors watched with concern from behind windows and front porches.
Local leaders and community members have expressed grief and growing concern over rising violence in the area. For many, this latest tragedy is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly lives can be lost to senseless acts of gun violence.
Awaiting Justice
As the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation, the community waits for more information—and for justice for the life lost in the early hours of July 5.
Anyone with knowledge of the incident is urged to speak up. Help bring answers and closure to the victim’s family, and help make Bay Point a safer place for all.