Man Shot Dead In Front Yard of Antioch House

ANTIOCH (CBS SF) -- A man was fatally shot in the front yard of a house in Antioch on Tuesday night, according to police.

About 8:05 p.m., police received 911 calls reporting shots fired in the 2200 block of Lopez Drive, near Mission Elementary School.

Officers were en route to the area when they received reports of a person down.

Upon arrival at the scene, officers found a 27-year-old man with gunshot wounds down in the front yard of a residence.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he died a short time later, according to police.

The victim's identity has not yet been released.

The homicide remains under investigation.

Anybody with information regarding the shooting is urged to contact the Antioch Police Department at (925) 779-6884.