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Suspect faces murder charge in June assault of elderly man, say Antioch police
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tor Smith , KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A 23-year-old suspect faces a murder charge in the fatal June assault of an elderly man at an outdoor phone vendor stand, the Antioch Police Department announced Tuesday. APD said Camari Coleman was arrested by members of its Investigations Bureau in Brentwood on Tuesday in connection w...
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Key takeaway APD said Camari Coleman was arrested by members of its Investigations Bureau in Brentwood on Tuesday in connection with the death of 77-year-old Paul Lawson.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The murder charge filed against Camari Coleman in connection with the death of 77-year-old Paul Lawson has significant implications for public safety in the Bay Area. As San Francisco residents, we are reminded that violent crime can affect communities throughout the region, regardless of age or location. The fact that the assault occurred at an outdoor phone vendor stand, a typically mundane setting, underscores the need for continued vigilance and community engagement in preventing crime. The Antioch Police Department's efforts to apprehend the suspect in nearby Brentwood demonstrate the importance of interagency cooperation in addressing regional safety concerns. San Francisco's own law enforcement agencies may take note of the investigative strategies employed by APD in this case, potentially informing their own approaches to combating violent crime in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A 23-year-old suspect faces a murder charge in the fatal June assault of an elderly man at an outdoor phone vendor stand, the Antioch Police Department announced Tuesday. APD said Camari Coleman was arrested by members of its Investigations Bureau in Brentwood on Tuesday in connection w...
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