May 08, 2026
(KRON) -- A man who officials say went on a violent crime spree in an Antioch neighborhood earlier this week is facing multiple charges. The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced Friday it has charged Jaquan Tarrell Jones, 38, of Antioch with six felony counts. The attack on Tues day, May 5, left one man dead and multiple others injured. According to the DA, Jones fatally shot Cordai Mustafi, 44, and attempted to murder Dejon Anderson, 23, and Shontella Anderson, 46. Woman fatally struck after losing control of scooter: VPD The attack occurred at the victims' residence on the 5200 block of Percheron Way. Jones, the DA said, then left that location and entered another home on the 5500 block of Dawnview Court, where he allegedly kidnapped a 65-year-old woman who was caring for a child. In addition to murder, attempted murder and kidnapping charges, Jones is charged with child abuse and possession of a firearm with prior violent convictions. Several of the felony charges carry enhancements related to using and discharging a firearm, as well as causing great bodily injury to a victim. Jones also faces special allegations related to prior serious felonies, including a 2006 robbery conviction and a 2024 conviction for firearm possession. "No one should experience what these victims and their families have endured," said Contra Costa County DA Diana Becton. "My office will continue to work alongside law enforcement partners like the Antioch Police Department to hold armed offenders accountable and pursue justice on behalf of all those harmed." Jones is currently being held at the Martinez Detention Center on $11,620,000 bail. He is set to be arraigned Friday at 1:30 p.m. ...read more read less
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