An altercation in an Antioch neighborhood Tuesday led to a woman retrieving a gun from her home and shooting the woman with whom she argued, killing her.
Antioch police say they received calls about a shooting at 2:13 p.m. in the 2300-block of Mandarin Way.
Responding officers found 31-year-old Hannisha Willis lying on the sidewalk, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head. Willis was transported to a hospital by ambulance but succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead.
Investigators discovered that prior to the shooting, Willis was in a confrontation with the suspected shooter, 37-year-old Serico Justice.
Police say before the physical altercation, Justice retrieved the gun at the residence. During the fight, the gun discharged, striking Willis.
Police retrieved the gun and arrested Justice on suspicion of murder. She’s incarcerated at the Martinez Detention Facility. Police say it was an isolated situation and offers no further threat to the community.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting should contact Detective Gerber at (925) 481-8297 or dgerber@antiochca.gov. People can also leave anonymous tips at 274637 (CRIMES) using the key word ANTIOCH.
ZERO surprise, Mandrin is side street off Sycamore drive, one of the areas that shot spotted will cover. antioch PD knows that area well.