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| Kevin Nishita died after he prevented an attempted robbery of a television news crew. |
Former police officer Kevin Nishita was shot Wednesday while assigned as security died for a KRON news crew working on a story in downtown Oakland about a rash of gang robberies in the Bay Area. He was shot trying to protect the journalists and their equipment from an attempted robbery.
A reward fund is offering $32,500 for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals in the attempted robbery.
Prior to becoming a security guard for Star Protection Agency California, Nishita was a sergeant for the Colma Police Department until his retirement in 2018. He joined the Colma police force in 2012 and served as a detective, field training officer and officer in charge before his promotion to sergeant in 2015. Previously, Nishita was also a police officer in Hayward and San Jose.
Nishita is survived by his wife, two children and two grandchildren.
Prior to becoming a security guard for Star Protection Agency California, Nishita was a sergeant for the Colma Police Department until his retirement in 2018. He joined the Colma police force in 2012 and served as a detective, field training officer and officer in charge before his promotion to sergeant in 2015. Previously, Nishita was also a police officer in Hayward and San Jose.
Nishita is survived by his wife, two children and two grandchildren.
Anyone with information about Wednesday's incident is asked to contact the Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821 or Crime Stoppers at (510) 777-8572.
Donations to Kevin’s family can be made to the ‘Kevin Nishita Trust’ at Metropolitan Bank, located at 381 8th Street, Oakland 94601. Donations can be made in person at any Metropolitan Bank location or via mail.
Donations to Kevin’s family can be made to the ‘Kevin Nishita Trust’ at Metropolitan Bank, located at 381 8th Street, Oakland 94601. Donations can be made in person at any Metropolitan Bank location or via mail.
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