Looting Inevitably Turns Deadly: Retired Oakland Police Officer Shot and Killed by Flash Mob of Looters While Protecting a Local News Crew

A retired Oakland police officer has tragically passed away from his injuries after he was shot while protecting a local TV crew that was documenting a large flash mob of looters as they ravaged several stores earlier this week. Kevin Nishita was working as a security guard and had been assigned to protect a KRON4 news team as they covered the city’s recent wave of organized retail heists. On Wednesday, while on the scene at one of these smash-and-grabs, a group of looters broke off from the rest and went after the TV crew for their cameras and equipment.-- More...