Man found dead following barricade situation in Antioch

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Antioch police ordered residents to shelter in place Friday night due to a barricaded individual.

Officers responded to the 600 block of Hillside Avenue around 6:43 p.m. for a report of a domestic disturbance. 

Responding officers were met by an armed man who pointed an AR-15 rifle at them. The man retreated inside the home with the weapon.

SWAT was called to assist with the situation. 

After several hours of attempted communication with the person who was barricaded inside the home, SWAT members entered. 

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The man was found unresponsive in the basement of the home, with what appears to have been a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police. 

No one else was seriously injured in the situation.

The incident is under investigation. There is no current threat to the public

No further information is available at this time.

If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME to 741-741 (Crisis Text Line).

CLICK HERE https://afsp.org/risk-factors-and-warning-signs for the warning signs and risk factors of suicide. Call 1-800-273-TALK for free and confidential emotional support.