What happened during the Antioch FoodMaxx robbery?

During an armed robbery at a FoodMaxx on February 20, 2026, suspect Dominick DeSouza rammed a patrol car. Antioch Police Officer Travis Donaldson struggled with DeSouza, was pulled into the fleeing suspect vehicle, and shot DeSouza in the leg while the car was moving.

What charges did Dominick DeSouza face?

Dominick DeSouza was charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office with multiple felonies, including kidnapping, robbery, assault with a deadly weapon upon a peace officer, two counts of burglary, grand theft, and unlawful driving or taking of a vehicle. He was held without bail.

What was the outcome for Officer Travis Donaldson?

Officer Travis Donaldson sustained minor injuries during the incident. Following the shooting, he was placed on paid administrative leave in accordance with department policy, and the incident is under investigation by the Antioch Police Department and the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.

police-shooting · FoodMaxx, 4500 block of Lone Tree Way, Antioch, California

What happened after an Antioch officer was pulled into a fleeing car and shot the driver?

What happened?

On February 20, 2026, Antioch Police Officer Travis Donaldson was pulled into a fleeing getaway car driven by Dominick DeSouza during a FoodMaxx robbery and shot DeSouza in the leg. DeSouza was later arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including kidnapping and assault on a peace officer, while Officer Donaldson sustained minor injuries and was placed on administrative leave.

Interim public outcome

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026

Sources: Antioch Herald; CBS News; Concord, CA Patch; KTVU FOX 2

Timeline

Feb 20, 2026
An armed robbery attempt occurs at a FoodMaxx in Antioch, California, leading to Officer Travis Donaldson being pulled into Dominick DeSouza's fleeing vehicle and shooting DeSouza. DeSouza is later apprehended.
Feb 20, 2026
The Antioch Herald publishes an early report on the incident, confirming the details of the robbery, shooting, and arrest.
Apr 24, 2026
The Antioch Police Department releases body-worn camera footage, surveillance video, and other evidence related to the incident. Multiple news outlets, including KTVU FOX 2, CBS News, and Concord, CA Patch, report on the video release and incident details.
May 15, 2026
The YouTube video titled "Cop Trapped in Fleeing Getaway Car Shoots Driver" is uploaded by the 'PoliceActivity' channel.

Receipts

PoliceActivityMay 15, 2026
KTVU FOX 2Apr 24, 2026
CBS NewsApr 24, 2026
Concord, CA PatchApr 24, 2026
Antioch HeraldFeb 20, 2026