Antioch music video shoot ends in deadly shooting

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Hours before Jesus Soto shot and killed Richard Morello Jr. outside a home in southeast Antioch, the two had appeared together to participate in a music video for a local rapper near the city's waterfront. Police are now investigating whether the music video shoot and the subsequent homicide are connected.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and its potential ties to the local music scene in Antioch, a city that has seen a rise in violent crime in recent years despite community efforts to address the issue.

The details

According to police, Soto and Morello were both involved in the music video shoot earlier in the day. Later that evening, Soto allegedly shot and killed Morello outside a home in southeast Antioch. Authorities are now investigating whether the two events are connected and what role, if any, the music video may have played in the homicide.

• Earlier on the day of the shooting, Soto and Morello appeared together to participate in a music video near Antioch's waterfront.
• Later that evening, Soto allegedly shot and killed Morello outside a home in southeast Antioch.

What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the connection between the music video shoot and the subsequent homicide, and whether any charges will be filed against Soto.