Scott Decker Obituary, Death – A man who was fatally shot on Thursday morning in Orinda has been identified as 50-year-old Scott Decker, a resident of Orinda, according to the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. near Las Vegas Road and La Espiral.
Authorities have detained one person in connection with the shooting, but the identity of the alleged shooter has not been released by officials. When officers from the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office arrived at the scene, they found Decker. Despite efforts from officers and emergency responders to revive him, Decker was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into the fatal shooting is ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact investigators. They can be reached at (925) 313-2600 or through the Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (925) 646-2441. Anonymous tips can be submitted via email at tips@so.cccounty.us or by leaving a voice message at (866) 846-3592.