Man killed in apparent road rage incident in Orinda ID'd by authorities

Friday, September 13, 2024

Man killed in apparent road rage case in Orinda ID'd by authorities

A man shot and killed Thursday morning in Orinda was identified Friday by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office as 50-year-old Scott Decker.

ORINDA, Calif. (KGO) -- A man shot and killed Thursday morning in Orinda was identified Friday by the Contra Costa County Coroner's Office as 50-year-old Scott Decker, a resident of Orinda.

One person was detained in connection with the fatal shooting, but authorities haven't identified the alleged shooter.

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The shooting was reported shortly after 11 a.m. near Las Vegas Road and La Espiral, where officers found Decker, according to the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office. Officers attempted life-saving measures and emergency crews also responded, but he died at the scene.

Anyone with information about the shooting can contact investigators at (925) 313-2600 or through Sheriff's Office dispatch at (925) 646-2441. For any tips, email tips@so.cccounty.us or call (866) 846-3592 to leave an anonymous voice message.

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