Suspect Arrested in Antioch Woman's Fatal Shooting

21-year-old Zahvon Hopson taken into custody in San Diego for February homicide

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:06am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single spent bullet casing on a dark surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the evidence of a violent crime.The arrest of a suspect in a fatal Antioch shooting exposes the grim realities of gun violence in the community.Antioch Today

San Diego police have arrested 21-year-old Zahvon Hopson in connection with the February shooting death of 20-year-old Dimon Commodore in Antioch, California. Hopson was identified as armed and dangerous after the incident and is expected to have his case filed with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office next week.

Why it matters

The arrest comes as Antioch has seen an increase in gun violence and drug activity in the Sycamore corridor, prompting the police department to open a new substation in the area to boost visibility and community engagement.

The details

On February 19, Antioch police officers found Dimon Commodore dead with at least one gunshot wound in the 2200 block of Sycamore Drive. Her death was the city's first homicide of 2026. No motive has been named for the shooting. Zahvon Hopson was taken into custody on Friday by the San Diego Police Department's Special Investigations Unit.

  • On February 19, 2026, Dimon Commodore was found dead with a gunshot wound.
  • Last month, the Antioch Police Department opened a new substation in the Sycamore corridor.
  • On April 10, 2026, Antioch police released Hopson's name to the public as an armed and dangerous suspect.

The players

Zahvon Hopson

A 21-year-old suspect arrested in San Diego in connection with the February homicide of Dimon Commodore in Antioch.

Dimon Commodore

A 20-year-old Antioch resident who was fatally shot in February 2026, marking the city's first homicide of the year.

Antioch Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the homicide of Dimon Commodore and recently opened a new substation in the Sycamore corridor to address gun violence and drug activity in the area.

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What’s next

The case against Zahvon Hopson is expected to be filed with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office next week.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges Antioch faces with gun violence and the importance of collaborative law enforcement efforts to apprehend suspects and improve public safety in the community.