it has to do with the killing of a retired police officer, kevin nishita. he died while protecting a news crew. that killing happened in oakland back in 2021. the move by the das office means the two men are no longer facing the possibility of life in prison without parole if convicted in the death of nishita. kevin nishita's widow is calling on them to review the case. >> we need you in oakland. you are from oakland. please review this case. we need justice. we need justin -- justice for kevin nishita. >> the charges are being dismissed because they couldn't be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. the defendant attorney argues that a third suspect is the one that killed kevin nishita. he is yet to be arrested. >>> more trouble for bart. a disabled train caused major delays in the east bay this morning. it started around 8:31 a train got stuck on the tracks between the concord and the north concord station. 200 passengers were actually on board when the train stopped. they were taken back to the concorde station by another trend. still unclear is what caused t

plus, the 3rd suspect connected to the murder of kron. 4 security guard kevin nishita is now back in california after being arrested in another state earlier this month. and i'm tracking all of the rain and wind that is going to be heading our way. i will get you all ready for it. >> proper news, the 2 starts right now. >> station. he's calling for news 2. >> thank you for joining us here on kron for news of 2, i'm justine waltman. one person is now dead after a plane crash in concord. we have some new video now into our newsroom from the wreckage. this happened around 10, 30 this morning at the intersection of coccord avenue and dimond boulevard. and as you can see, that is not that far away from the buchanan airport. it's not clear at this point whether the plane was taking off or trying to land at the time of the crash. away. the only person on the aircraft at the time of the crash. and it happened right next to buchanan airfield were told that the pilot was taking off at the time of the crash and that a possible other car was involved. we're not sure if the plane actually landed

kevin nishita after being on the run for more than 2 years. the 3rd man charged in this case have been has been arrested in missouri kron 4. sarah stinson has more on the story. >> several law enforcement agencies have spent more than 24 months trying to track him down. the agent tells us investigators in california as the u.s. marshals office to check out several locations in kansas city as they believed he knew people in the area. they've been on the lookout for about a week now and around 2.30, on wednesday afternoon, they found him in a car in a parking lot in blue springs, missouri, as i said, just east of kansas city, very close. the agent says gilbert got out of the car and tried to run away but quickly surrendered and take a look at this. this is the original shot. that mug shot that we showed you from the alameda county sheriff's office. we've been showing it to you since 2021. and on this side, you can see the new mug shot from missouri. you can see and it's growing out his hair. he's also got a new tattoo on his forehead. gilbert ha

. >> a 3rd person has been arrested for the murder of kron. 4 security guard kevin nishita. >> plus, an exclusive new poll this morning reveals that adam schiff and steve garvey are gaining momentum now in the 20 to 4 race to be california's next senator. and after more than a 2 month delay, commercial dungeness crab season kicks off today in the bay. i'm daria and i'm james. we'll get to those stories in a minute. but we've got to talk about the fog because that is the other big story this morning right there across the bottom for sure is making for a beautiful look at above. hey, yeah, about the fog. it's gorgeous. but then you get down into it. you're like, all right. the step is take this morning. >> we're looking at a very foggy morning and that is impacting your commute and a lot of spots. here's your view outside from the east bay, from the berkeley hills that you can see. we have cleared out a little bit in the city of berkeley itself, but there's still a lot of fog, especially around the bay bridge toll plaza. right now, we do have dense fog advisories for a lot of the north

authorities say 29-year-old laron gilbert was the getaway driver the night kevin nishita was killed. >>> a third body was found off the coast of half moon bay where a small plane crashed earlier this month . authorities have not confirmed if the person is connected to that crash. for people were on board. when it crashed into the ocean on january 14th. so far, the bodies of two passengers have been recovered and identified. >>> california lawmakers introducing landmark bills to protect youth from social media addiction and strengthen their online privacy rights. one bill closes a gap in the law that leaves 17-year-olds vulnerable to having their online data sold. those who violate the law could face up to $5000 in civil penalties . >> we are not just inviting the conversation, the we do invite the conversation. we are also demanding that our children be kept safe whether through legislation or litigation. >> that bill will give parents the option to send viewing limits on social media platforms and the bill will prevent notifications from reaching kids during school hours or when the

all 3 suspects tied to the murder of kevin nishita are finally in custody investigators found the 3rd suspect who was on the run for more than 2 years. and west oakland community members hold vigil to remember a woman killed in a hit and run police work to look for the driver that hit her. and pg e is getting rid of any hazards that could turn into problems ahead of the rain in the forecast tomorrow. we'll talk more about that coming up. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning far. >> well, thursday morning to thank you for waking up with bright and early for the problem morning news seas. >> january 18, i'm reyna harvey. all right. a lot of big stories this morning concerning the weather. very foggy drive into work and tomorrow, the next few days, the rain start. john trouble joining us, mister john. that's good to be back in warm 5 and is so much warmer here than the rest of the country. >> well, we're looking at a forecast today that is going to be bringing with it. some fog this morning. but today is one of our loan dry days of this forecast. so

gilbert is one of 3 people charged with the murder in connection to kevin nishita's murder. the first 2 suspects hershel hale and shadihia mitchell were arrested in march of 2022. a few months after the shooting death. both have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder. defense attorneys say it was gilbert who pulled the trigger records show all 3 suspects are members of a san francisco street gang and have felony criminal records. cheetah was a coma. police officer for years before becoming a security guard for bay area. news stations in november of 2021. he was on assignment guarding one of our reporters covering a crime story in oakland. he was shot in an attempted robbery of our news care. he died in the hospital 3 days after the shooting. i spoke with kevin's widow, virginia, this development a long time coming for the family. so it's an emotional time. she says she's waiting to comment on this latest development on this arrest until she gets in touch with the deputy district attorney. she wants to learn what this means for the case. it's cu

also, we continue to follow the murder case of kron. 4 security guard kevin nishita.we have a live report from oakland with new details from police after this. >> now, 12, 30 oakland police giving an update on the investigation into kevin nishita's murder. he was fatally shot while guarding a kron for news crew just days before thanksgiving in 2021, the 3rd suspect was arrested earlier this month after spending more than 2 years on the run. kron 4 charles clifford joins us now live from oakland with the latest. opd just gave an update. charles, what's going on now? >> well, after more than 2 years of abating authorities, the 3rd suspect in the kevin nishita case is going to be returned to the bay area this week. he is being charged with first-degree murder. >> 29 year-old will run marquee gilbert was arrested in kansas city, missouri earlier this month. he is one of 3 men accused of killing former police officer kevin nishita in november 2021, the cheetah was shot in oakland while working as a securityi guard assigned to a kron for news crew. he died a few days later.

plus, a not guilty plea from the alleged murderers of a security guard named kevin nishita. why his widow says she is now deeply concerned she will not be getting justice. and as the war between israel and hamas rages on in the new year, another bay area city is debating calling for a cease-fire in gaza. >> station. too. >> we're joining us here on kron. 4 news at 2. i'm justine waldman. we begin this hour with a look at the pacifica pier. there's a high surf advisory that remains in effect all across the bay area. kron four's charles clifford is live there now at the pier with a report on how aggressive the waves are. and it also looks pretty breezy out there. charles. >> yeah, it's just a little breezy out here right now. i'm actually that's beach, which is just down the shore here the pier that you take a look at the waves behind me there. we've got a lot of surf coming in high tide is coming in. high tide is expected about 3.48, this afternoon in the waves will probably continue into tomorrow morning. warning big waves smashed into the pacifica pier near sharp park beach

. >> now at 11, a major development in the murder case of kron, 4 security guard kevin nishita police have been looking for someone for more than 2 years. and now the 3rd suspect in the case is finally in custody. thank you for joining us tonight on kron 4 news at 11. i'm grant lotus and i'm noelle bellow. nishita was killed during an attempted robbery back in 2021. while he was out on assignment. >> with one of our reporters, there was a $40,000 reward out for the rest of the 3rd suspect in his death. the search ron gilbert ended tonight in missouri. kron 4 sarah stinson spoke with someone at the u.s. marshals office. she joins us now live in the studio with the latest. sara? >> i spoke with a u.s. marshal in missouri over the phone. he confirmed lower on gilbert was arrested in kansas city just outside of about 20 minutes east. several law enforcement agencies have spent more than 24 hours trying to track him down. the agent tells us investigators in california as the u.s. marshals office to check out several locations in kansas city as they believed he knew people in the area. they

. >> kevin nishita after being on the run for more than 2 years. the 3rd suspect in the case is finally in custody. we're going to have more on that in just a moment as we go on the cheetah was killed, of course, during an attempted robbery back in 2021. while out on assignment with one of our reporters was a $40,000 reward for his arrest for the rest of the 3rd suspect in she does death in the search ron gilbert ended tonight in mi in order for small businesses to thrive, they need to be smart, efficient, savvy. making the most of every opportunity. that's why comcast business is introducing the small business bonus. for a limited time you can get up to $1000 prepaid card with qualifying internet. yup, $1000. so switch to business internet from the company with the largest fastest reliable network. give your business a head start in 2024 with this great offer. plus, ask how to get up to $1000 prepaid card with qualifying internet. switch today. >> when fun time from the bay area's local news station. you're watching kron. 4 news. >> now at 10, a m

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that's when kevin nishita jumped into action. he was shot, rushed to the hospital and ultimately died. now, according to the defense team, they say low ron gilbert. he was the one who pulled the trigger. and so far he has not been arrested. multiple agencies, including the u.s. marshal. they are looking for him and they're offering a $40,000 reward, but he's already been charged with first-degree murder. they're working at all the details. so many moving parts. but at this particular time, we do know that they will be in court next week. again. and then a couple of weeks after that with the hope that the jury somehow will be selected by the end of march. excuse me, the end of february and that a trial will happen all the way through march and that the jury will get the case at that particular point. we're talking more than 2 years since kevin. the shooter was shot and killed. developing news, oakland police arrested several suspects in the fatal shooting. >> officer 20 dispatch audio cup captured the moment other officers learned

all 3 suspects tied to the murder of kevin nishita are finally in custody. we'll tell you where investigators found the 3rd and last suspect as he was on the run for more than 2 years. and exclusive new poll this morning reveals adam schiff and steve garvey in the lead for the 2024 race for california seat in the senate. and after more than a 2 month delay, commercial dungeness crab season. finally kicking off in the bay area. we're live at the waterfront. >> from the local news station. you're watching you. morning team. >> it's good to see. and the gang's all here of daria and i'm james, we've got john and rain is standing by. we'll get to the forecast in a minute. and the better and better view that we're seeing outside for the moment or rain. what are you working on? of the fbi. they're trying to warn parents there. something's going on online. we have kids. >> being targeted. we'll talk more about that. ok? want to guide you through a drive thursday before love the rain coming days, an easy one. the rest of the he's going to be weekend to stay inside an

that's when kevin nishita jumped into action. he was shot, rushed to the hospital and ultimately died. now, according to the defense team, they say low ron gilbert. he was the one who pulled the trigger. and so far he has not been arrested. multiple agencies, including the u.s. marshal. they are looking for him and they're offering a $40,000 reward, but he's already been charged with since kevin. the shooter was shot and killed. thank you. will. >> time now is 10. 0, 4, and another developing story. oakland police believe they're closer to finding the killer of officer twan lay. they have made several arrests. they have lay was killed early friday morning while responding to a burglary call on oakland's embarcadero. he now is the 54th oakland police officer to been killed in the line of duty. the identities of those arrested not yet released. we did speak with one resident who lives not too far away from where it lay was killed he says he's at this point just sick of the crime. >> in a front license fish all those textbook times

in fact, the jury selection begins for those accused of killing security guard kevin nishita kevin nishita was guarding a kron. 4 reporter when he was shot and killed in oakland in november of 2021. should be a mitchell and hershel hale. they were arrested facing multiple charges including first-degree murder and the 3rd man wanted. lauren gilbert is still on the loose. there's a $40,000 reward out for his arrest. jury selection is going to take a long time. as we said it starts today. they don't think it will be done with a jury seated and ready for the trial until the end of february or even early march. >> in the north bay, the city of a whale has settled a deadly shooting case involving its police force. the attorney for willie mccoy's family has confirmed that they have reached a 5 million dollars settlement. the shooting happened back in february of 2019. you may remember it sparked outrage there in vallejo and across the entire bay area because investigators say mccoy was sleeping in his car outside of a taco bell when officers opened fire. now the court documents state that 6 offic

that's when kevin nishita jumped into action and he was shot. he was rushed to the hospital, fought for his life. but 3 days later, he would eventually died from his injuries. the san francisco police department, they were the ones who arrested. 2 other men. they believe there are tied to gang members, district attorney for alameda county, pamela price. she looked at all of the details and she said that she will and has d mo closer to a trial on this case. back to you. >> thank you very much, 603. and another developing story. oakland police believe they're closer to finding the officer or the killer of officer twan lay. they have made several arrests. they have lay was killed early friday morning while responding to a burglary in oakland's embarcadero. and he's now the 54th oakland police officer killed in the line of duty. the identities of the people who are arrested have not been released at this point. we talked to one oakland resident who lives just a block away from where the officer was killed and he says he's just sick and tired of all

that's when kevin nishita jumped into action. he was shot, rushed to the hospital and died from his injuries. 3 days later, according to the san francisco police department, they say all 3 men have ties to a san francisco gang. they did arrest hail as well as a show he to they will be in court and we will be there when they make their court appearance. this is not a trial just yet is just the hearing to get closer to the trial date. kevin was a retired bay area. police officer worked at multiple agencies and then retired went into becoming a security guard not just for kron, but also from any other media outlets when he was killed. now, as far as low ron gilbert, he's 3rd suspect. he has not been arrested yet. u.s. marshals among many other agencies. they are looking for him and despite not being arrested at this time, authorities went ahead and charge them anyway with attempted robbery and first-degree murder. >> all right. thanks a lot for the update. 805, is the time. >> and another developing story this morning. oakland polic

all 3 suspects tied to the murder of kevin nishita are finally in custody.ell you where investigators found the 3rd and last suspect as he was on the run for more than 2 years. and exclusive new poll this morning reveals adam schiff and steve garvey in the lead for the 2024 race for california seat in the senate. and after more than a 2 month delay, commercial dungeness crab season. finally kicking off in the bay area. we're live at the waterfront. >> from the local news station. you're watching you. morning team. >> it's good to see. and the gang's all here of daria and i'm james, we've got john and rain is standing by. we'll get to the forecast in a minute. and the better and better view that we're seeing outside for the moment or rain. what are you working on? of the fbi. they're trying to warn parents there. something's going on online. we have kids. >> being targeted. we'll talk more about that. ok? w

after 2 years on the run, one of the man accused of killing kron 4 security guard kevin nishita. it's about to be booked into the alameda county jail kron. 4 s charles clifford has the details. well, after more than 2 years on the run, the 3rd suspect in the death of kevin nishita has been arrested and will be returned to the bay area. >> this week to face a count of first-degree murder. >> 29 year-old will run marquee gilbert was arrested in kansas city, missouri earlier this month. he is one of 3 men accused of killing former police officer kevin nishita in november 2021, shooter was working as a security guard assigned to a kron for news crew in oakland when the suspects allegedly tried to b th following a brief struggle. the shooter was shot. he died a few days later. authorities allege that gilbert was driving the getaway car that the suspects used to flee the area they identified gilbert as a suspect because the vehicle was registered in his name. >> january, 17th 2024. the u.s. marshals were tasked with and uber. in kansas city, missouri. they located around and after a br

kevin nishita died in 2021.two suspects were arrested and each plead not guilty to murder, and gilbert has to be extradited before he can be charged. >>> and then two u.s. senior defense officials are calling one move a defensive and pre-emptive measures. the strike took out multiple houthi missiles. the move comes after a u.s.-owned cargo ship was hit by an attack drone by the rebels yesterday. the u.s. has designated the ruthies as a terrorists organization. >>> dr. jill biden spent 24 hours in the bay area, and then arrived in burbank last night. she's continuing her west coast tour, and the campaign raised $100 million in the last three months. >>> and then a popular coach suffered a medical emergency during the team meeting, dejan milojevic, at just 46 years old he suffered a heart attack in utah where the team was set to take on the utah jazz last night. the game was postponed. >> dejan, everybody called him decky. that was his nickname. he is one of the brightest lights i ever want to cross in my career.

a third suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of kevin nishita. this man was taken into custody by u.s. marshals in kansas city. investigators say gilbert was the get away driver when the retired oakland police officer was shot and killed working as a security guard at a local tv station on assignment in oakland. gilbert is waiting to be transported back to alameda county. >>> protesters took over the tower for a few hours dropping a banner saying let gaza live. it has been more than 100 days since israel launched an assault on gaza following the hamas attack in october. >>> the nba postponed the warriors game against the mavericks as they mourn the loss of the assistant coach. the 46-year-old suffered a heart attack during a team diner in utah on tuesday. the next scheduled game is january 24th at chase center. >>> the commercial dungeness crab season begins today after a series of delays to prevent migrating wheels from getting tangled in lines. they can put out 50% of the traps from the line to the mexico border. we talked to a commercial fishe

nishita.sources telling us he's been extradited back to oakland but police are not confirming that. the other two suspects are already facing first-degree murder charges. >>> and here is a live look in san francisco this morning. this is where authorities there on all levels are gathering to address and explore issues of hate crimes. the hate crime summit is part of a federal initiative against hate. and leaders including the state attorney general rob bonta will attend, along with leaders from the fbi and various bay area district at the event gets under way at 9:00 this morning. >>> niners fans, the matchup is set and the niners are in it. we all know that. now some of the faithful are weighing in just how much it may cost to realize the dream of seeing super bowl lviii in person. the niners are shooting for their first lombardi trophy in nearly 30 years when they face the chiefs in las vegas. some season ticket holders have already struck gold. they were them access to tickets at face value

. >>> the third suspect in the killing of oakland security guard kevin nishita is on his way back to bay area. nishita was shot in 2021 while working as a private security guard for a local tv news station. police believe he was the getaway driver. laron gilbert was arrested earlier this month in missouri and is now arriving at the jail in dublin. >> as far as we need to go, whether it is new york, missouri, san leandro, cases go as long as the suspect is out there. >> all three suspects are being charged with murder. the case is now in the hands of the alameda county da. >>> b.a.r.t. civic center station in san francisco has a reputation for being sketchy but the transit agency says it is cleaning up that act. is having a new passenger experience survey that shows 77% of riders are satisfied with the overall experience at the civic center station. that is a 9% increase from the previous order. >>> in the east bay, teachers in dublin hitting the picket lines outside of some schools. this was the scene at dublin high school. teachers held signs and handed out papers to parents. 99% of

also looking at those who are accused of murdering a security guard named kevin nishita was working for guarding one of our crews a couple years ago when this happened. when and the related on the court action. >> a 14 right now and check out these waves. wow, this is at the pacifica pier at sharp heartbeat yesterday. they should a high surf advisory saying that the ways will be 12 to 23 feet high. that wow. that's why you don't turn back, that over that. today, 10 feet high. so that's a huge improvement we still have a coastal hazard statements. but that's a big step down from a crystal geyser okay a storm churning that up and now we are the storm and the tides mix together. we've got another round of higher tides this weekend. but i mean, i'm sure, yes, all those videos, especially from pismo one way in which lack not people off their feet just while has not even watching year. >> self at the beach and box and but now we are looking at much calmer conditions out there. look at how calm comparatively it is at half moon bay right here. little bit of sunshine overhead. just does make it

kevin nishita to the bay area wrong cable has been booked on first-degree murder charges. he was arrested in missouri earlier this month. authorities allege gilder was driving the getaway car for 2 other suspects. so he did mitchell and hershel hale. might remember this video of a former san francisco fire commissioner attacked on the street man accused of attacking and has just been arrested again, 4 separate act right near moscow. the part in san francisco sunday night. officials say your daddy attacked a man with a guitar. the victim is expected to be okay. nani is facing an assault with a deadly weapon. well, san jose based paypal, they are laying off 2000 workers. they found the parent company of venmo xoom and honey. among other brands, the cut is going to happen over several weeks. and so the clara county officials say they saw a 19% increase in tuberculosis. cases in 2023. follows a 6% increase from the year before they say children under the age of 5. those who live with a suppressed immune system most at risk. all right. well, let's get back to the top story of t

also today, the jury selection begins for those accused of killing security guard kevin nishita kevin nishita was guarding a kron 4 reporting crow when he was shot and killed in oakland in november of 2021, these 2 men, to mitchell and hershel hale were arrested last year. they face charges including first-degree murder and a 3rd person. lauren gilbert is still on the loose. there's a $40,000 reward out for his arrest. jury selection. they're thinking he's going to be a lengthy progress that may take until the end, the february or early march to complete. >> in the north bay, the city of settled a deadly shooting case involving its police. the attorney for willie mccoy's family confirmed that they, in fact, reached a 5 million dollars settlement. the shooting happened back in february of 2019. you may remember the incident sparked outrage in vallejo and across the entire bay area. investigators say mccoy was sleeping in his car outside of a taco bell when police officers opened fire. court documents state that 6 officers fired a total of 55 bullets. 38 of them struck mccoy. police cla

gilbert is one of 3 people charged with the murder in connection to kevin nishita's murder. the first 2 suspects hershel hale and shadihia mitchell were arrested in march of 2022. a few months after that she does death. both have pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including first-degree murder. defense attorneys say it was gilbert who pulled the trigger records show all 3 suspects are members of a san francisco street gang and have felony criminal records. cheetah was a coma. police officer for years before becoming a security guard for bay area. news stations in november of 2021. he was on assignment guarding one of our reporters covering a crime story in oakland. he was shot in an attempted robbery of our news care. he died in the hospital 3 days after the shooting. i spoke with kevin's widow, virginia, this development a long time coming for the family. so it's an emotional time. she says she's waiting to comment on this latest development on this arrest until she gets in touch with the deputy district attorney. she wants to learn what this means for the case. it's c

a kron. 4 news crew you a picture of kevin nishita. he was shot and killed back in november of 2021. he was in downtown oakland guarding one of our reporters when he jumped into action, according to authorities. 3 men and their names are low. ron gilbert knee still outstanding. even that this time shady to mitchell and hershel hale. those 2 gentlemen, hail and mitchell. they will be in the courtroom this morning. they were arrested last year and this is a hearing for them to move a little bit closer to a trial date. the cheetah was shot. he was rushed to the hospital in oakland, but he died from his injuries 3 days later as far as lauren gilbert, there is a $40,000 reward for any information to help authorities, including the u.s. marshal to track him down and arrest him as far as hail and gilbert. well, according to the san francisco police department, they believe all 3 men have ties to a san francisco gang. we will be in the courtroom in 2 hours from now when it all begins, kevin was not just a security guard. he was a very popular

also today, the jury selection begins for those accused of killing security guard kevin nishita kevin nishita was guarding a kron. 4 reporter when he was killed in oakland in november of 2021. should be a mitchell and hershel hale were arrested last year. they face multiple charges, including first-degree murder and a 3rd personally. ron gilbert is still on the loose. there's a $40,000 reward out for his arrest. jury selection is not expected to be finished until the end of february or early march. a long process. >> in the north bay, the city of settle the deadly shooting case involving its police force of the attorney for willie mccoy's family confirmed that they reached a 5 million dollars settlement. the shooting happened back in february of 2019. you may remember the incident sparked outrage in vallejo and across the entire bay area. investigators say mccoy was sleeping in his car outside of a taco bell when police officers started shooting. court documents state that 6 officers fired a total of 55 bullets. 38 of them struck mccoy. police claim mccoy had a gun in his lap. course,

police have extradited the 3rd man was accused of murdering cropper security guard kevin nishita bringing lauren gilbert back to the bay area where he was booked on first-degree murder charges. he was arrested in missouri. authorities think that he was driving a getaway car for the 2 other people that are facing trial for that murder. you may remember this video of a former san francisco fire commissioner being attacked on the street. man accused of attacking him has just been arrested again now for a separate attack near mosconi park in san francisco sunday night. officials say the garrick, dodi attacked a man with a guitar. the victim is expected to be ok, but now he has another assault charge. san jose based paypal is laying off 2000 workers. they're the parent company of zoom and honey. among other brands said the cuts are going to happen over several weeks pg and e is mobilizing crews ahead of the big storms that are moving into the bay area right now. utility also pre staging power poles, power lines, transformers, getting all the equipment they need in place. case the power takes a

that's when kevin nishita jumped into action. he was shot.eventually died 3 days later, according to the san francisco police department. they think that all 3 men, art ties to a san francisco gang. they quickly arrested hail we will be in the courthouse when it begins at 9 o'clock. this morning. rain back to you. all right. well, thank you for that breakdown. there. >> well, heard man was arrested for allegedly firing his gun and making threats on new year's eve. this all happened on john muir parkway. police say it all started when a group in the neighborhood setting off fireworks. the suspect allegedly made threats to that group mentioning that they had a gun and then went to an upstairs window, start firing blanks at the group. police searched the home and that man was arrested. a 90 day ban on mission street. vending remains in effect in san francisco. some vendors are still choosing to do business on the sidewalks. the city did set up 2 locations for street ne vendors say they don't help. >> i'm i'm >> and they learned because and you p

. >>> we have an update on the shooting death of a retired police officer, kevin nishita.rd suspect, you see him here, has been arrested after two years on the run . today, u.s. marshals arrested this man, laron gilbert, took him into custody near kansas city . in 2021, nishita was working, was shot while working as a private security guard for a local tv news crew in oakland get two suspects were arrested the following year in 2022 . both pled not guilty on murder charges here this third suspect is expected to appear in a kansas court before he is extradited to california. >>> pro-palestinian activists who blocked traffic on the bay bridge last november are now rallying to have the charges against them dropped to the protests on the bridge, you might recall, caused havoc, blocking traffic in the city all day. it happens during apex summit. police arrested 78 people, and some are facing up to a year in prison. charges include false imprisonment, refusing to comply with an officer, and refusing to disperse. the activists gathered today in front of san francisco's da's offic

we need justice for kevin nishita. >> the alameda county prosecutor's office says the charges are beinged because they could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendants' attorney argued a third suspect, kilts nishita. he has not been arrested. >>> more transparency. that is the call for the police chief your urging changes to allow him to disclose additional information that's normally redacted in complaints that are made public . now this stems from case back in november when former police officer mark mcnamara was dismissed over racist the text messages that were discovered. the publicly released text required reductions, which left a lot of unanswered questions, questions about the people mcnamara was texting with as well. the bulk of the messages were exchanged with the former sjpd officer who left in 2020 and was employed as an officer in another states. the knowledge, the person is no longer employed by the agency. is also an ongoing investigation into a current employee who received messages from mcnamara. the investigation is subject to legal rules of limited inf

we'll turn now to a major development in a murder case of kron. 4 security guard kevin nishita after being on the run now for more than 2 years, officers arrested the 3rd man charged in this case. they found him in missouri. kron 4. stephanie lin is here with us live in the studio with the latest well, just an kron 4 confirmed today with the u.s. marshals office in missouri. >> but officers arrested lauren gilbert just outside kansas city. he's led investigators on a manhunt for more than 2 years. we've learned investigators here in california previously asked the u.s. marshals office to look into several locations in kansas city as they believed he knew people in the area. finally yesterday they found gilbert and a car in a parking lot in blue springs, missouri. when approached gilbert got out and tried to run off within a minute, he surrendered to officers. police say he was not armed. gilbert has been charged with murder and is set to appear in court in jackson county sometime this week. the alameda county da's office will then try to move him to california. gilbert is one of 3 pe

all 3 are accused of shooting kevin nishita. he was kron four's security guard, but not just our security guard. he protected many of the media members in the bay area back in november of 2021, just a few days before thanksgiving, he was downtown oakland guarding one of our crews went according to authorities. the 3 suspects including lauren get over. he still outstanding. and there's a $40,000 reward for any information leading to his arrest. authorities say all 3 men tried to rob one of our crew members. that's when kevin jumped into action. he was shot, rushed to the hospital and would later die from his injuries. not only was he a security guard. he was also a bay area. police officers serving at multiple police agencies, which is why when he was rushed to the hospitals, dozens, if not hundreds of police officers. they also rushed to highland hospital as he was very popular among the law enforcement community today. what's going to happen is it is a hearing so far no trial date has been set just yet, even though we're close

. >>> a third suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of kevin nishita, back in november 2021. u.s. marshals tracked him down in kansas city. investigators say gilbert was the getaway driver when he was shot and killed in oakland while working as a security guard for a local tv station. two other suspects in the shooting remained behind bars, gilbert is awaiting to be transported back to alameda county to face those charges. >>> another high profile case out of oakland, the four suspects arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of oakland police officer are back in court. our cameras were not allowed to take video, but these are the images from inside the courtroom. all four suspects entered not guilty pleas, marquise cooper, mark sanders, and allen brown have all been charged with murder. the fourth man, sebron russell, is charged with second-degree burglary for his role in this incident. russell's attorney had this to say walking out of the courtroom today. >> we would like to remove mr. russell from this narrative, we think the best way to do that is to h

nishita is in custody here in the bay area. 29 year-old laron gilbert has been booked on first-degree murder charges. he was arrested in kansas city, missouri earlier this month. gilbert is accused of shooting killing machine in oakland and 2021. at the time the shooter was working as a security guard for a kron. 4 reporter who is on assignment. authorities allege gilbert was driving the getaway car for the 2 other suspects should be a mitchell and hershel hale who have been in custody for sometime now. the shooter's widow says the family is grateful. all 3 suspects are now in custody. >> i just want to sayethank you from kevin. our family and myself. thank you to the oakland police department. the u.s. marshals. and all of the law enforcement agencies that were involved with his capture. thank ylu to the community in oakland and elsewhere that helped. >> all 3 men are charged with fimst-degree murder and each faces 25 years to life. if convicted. >> a family owned restaurant in san francisco broken into again. this video from early this morning from guy chicken and rice on market str

kevin nishita in oakland 2 years ago appeared in alameda county superior court today. 2 of the 3 suspects should i mitchell and hershel hale pleaded not guilty to the amended charges in this case, the defense is painting the loan outstanding suspect. lauren gilbert, as the gunman, mitchell and hail are still each facing one count of first-degree murder, which carries with it a sentence of 25 years to life. but the alameda county district attorney's office is removing enhancements that could have led to life without the possibility of parole. if the defendants were found guilty, the prosecutor, deputy district attorney james logan says the charges are being dismissed due to the da office's policies against using enhancement end because the charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. >> as this case progresses, i would tell you later, not now legally. i cannot tell you what he cannot prove. which the public is going to be a maced. about what he could not prove. >> the trial continues next wednesday. >> see it there. some pretty aggressive waves crashing against the pacifica pier

kevin nishita. she do guarding a kron. 4 reporter when he was killed in oakland back in november of 2021. should mitchell and hershel hale were arrested last year facing multiple charges including first-degree murder. a 3rd suspect. lauren gilbert is still on the loose. there is a $40,000 reward for his arrest. jury selection is not expected to finish until the end of february or early march. >> and oakland business owner is fed up with his latest confrontation with burglars. he says he's just now lost confidence in public safety early tuesday morning. sam jabril received an alert during a break in that go gas and food and he then rushed over, says he called 9, 1, 1, 3 times getting the busy signal twice before dispatch finally picked up the 3rd time when he arrived, he tried to block the suspects 2 cars with his truck, he said, but the crooks pulled tleir guns on him. he says 5 or 6 suspects got away with about $3,000 in cash in items and they caused about $20,000 in damage. >> that's just too. wit

we need justice for kevin nishita. >> the alameda county prosecutor's office says the charges are being dismissed because they could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendants' attorney argued a third suspect, kilts nishita. he has not been arrested. >>> more transparency. that is the call for the police chief your urging changes to allow him to disclose additional information that's normally redacted in complaints that are made public . now this stems from case back in november when former police officer mark mcnamara was dismissed over racist the text messages that were discovered. the publicly released text required reductions, which left a lot of unanswered questions, questions about the people mcnamara was texting with as well. the bulk of the messages were exchanged with the former sjpd officer who left in 2020 and was employed as an officer in another states. the knowledge, the person is no longer employed by the agency. is also an ongoing investigation into a current employee who received messages from mcnamara. the investigation is subject to legal rules of lim

. >>> we have an update on the shooting death of a retired police officer, kevin nishita. a third suspect, you see him here, has been arrested after two years on the run . today, u.s. marshals arrested this man, laron gilbert, took him into custody near kansas city . in 2021, nishita was working, was shot while working as a private security guard for a local tv news crew in oakland get two suspects were arrested the following year in 2022 . both pled not guilty on murder charges here this third suspect is expected to appear in a kansas court before he is extradited to california. >>> pro-palestinian activists who blocked traffic on the bay bridge last november are now rallying to have the charges against them dropped to the protests on the bridge, you might recall, caused havoc, blocking traffic in the city all day. it happens during apex summit. police arrested 78 people, and some are facing up to a year in prison. charges include false imprisonment, refusing to comply with an officer, and refusing to disperse. the activists gathered today in front of san francisco's da's

nishita is back in the bay area. the former police officer and a cheetah was killed in november 2021. >> while assigned to protect one of our news crews in oakland. 29 year-old more marquez. gilbert has been booked on first-degree murder charges. he was arrested near kansas city, missouri earlier this month for killing the cheetah while allegedly trying to rob him following a brief struggle that she was shot died a few days later, he was protecting our kron for news crew. authorities allege gilbert was driving the getaway car that the suspects used to flee the area. the 2 other should mitchell and hershel hale. >> are also in custody awaiting trial in connection to this case that she does. widow says that the family is grateful to all 3 suspects are now in custody. >> i just want to say thank you from kevin. our family and myself. thank you to the oakland police department. the u.s. marshals. and all of the law enforcement agencies that were involved with his capture. thank you to the community in oakland and elsewhe

they're facing several charges in the murder of kevin nishita who died while protecting our kron. 4 news reporter, our first political report. >> dressed in a shirt picturing her late husband, kevin virginian. the cheetah set feet behind 2 of the 3 men accused of murdering him both appearing in alameda county superior court. we learned that some charges. >> we're going to be. >> dismissed the murder trial continuing wednesday with should mitchell and hershel hale pleading not guilty to the amended charges in this case. the alameda county district attorney's office is removing enhancements that could have led to life without the possibility of parole. if the defendants were found guilty very hard for me to come to court saying the prosecutor, deputy district attorney james logan stating the charges are being dismissed due to the da's office's policies against using enhancements. and because the charges could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. logan declined to speak with reporters in kevin. >> we misses everything about him. he's seeking his. this isn't his spirit. that is holiday s

. >> turning now to a major development in the murder case of kron. 4 security guard kevin nishita aftere had been looking for him for more than 2 years. the 3rd man charged in the case was arrested this week in missouri. kron 4 stephanie lin has more. >> kron 4 confirmed last night with the u.s. marshals office in missouri. but officers arrested love ron gilbert just outside kansas city. he's led investigators on a manhunt for more than 2 years. we learn investigators here in california previously asked the u.s. marshals office to look into several locations in kansas city as they believed he knew people in the area. finally yesterday they found gilbert in a car in a parking lot in blue springs, missouri. when approached gilbert got out of that car and tried to run off. but within a minute, he surrendered to officers. police say he was not armed. gilbert has been charged with murder. he is set to appear in court in jackson county sometime this week. the alameda county da's office will then try to move him to california. gilbert is one of 3 people charged with murder in connection to tha

nishita. investigators say laurent gilbert acted as the getaway driver in november 2021, when the officer was shot and killed while working as a security guard for a local tv station on assignment in oakland. >>> two other suspects in the case remain behind bars, gilbert is waiting to be transported back to alameda county to face charges. >>> another high-profile case out of oakland, the four suspects arrested in connection to the deadly shooting of oakland police officer tuan le were back in court. cameras were not allowed to take video, so these are images from inside the courtroom, all four suspects entered not guilty pleas. marquis cooper, mark sanders, and allen brown have all been charged with murder. the fourth man, sebron russell is charged with second-degree burglary for his role in this incident. officer le was killed last month while responding to a break-in at a cannabis business. he was working undercover when he was shot. >>> demonstrators took over san francisco's iconic tower t

nishita is back in the bay area. the former police officer was killed in november of 2021. while. >> assigned to protect one of our reporters in oakland. 29 year-old lauren gilbert. it has been book now on first-degree murder charges. he was arrested in kansas city, missouri, earlier this month accused of killing the cheetah while allegedly trying to rob him following a brief struggle. the cheetah was shot and died a few days later. authorities say gilbert was driving the getaway car that the suspects used to flee the area. 2 other men should be a mitchell and hershel hale are also in custody awaiting trial in connection to the case. she does. widow says the family is grateful. all 3 suspects are now in custody. >> i just want to say thank you from kevin. our family and myself. thank you to the oakland police department. the u.s. marshals. and all of the law enforcement agencies that were involved with his capture. thank you to the community in oakland and elsewhere that helped. >> all 3 men are charged with first-de

he was the last of three suspects still not in custody for that november 2021 shooting of kevin nishita. police say gilbert has now been extradited back to oakland. the other suspects are already facing first-degree murder charges. we'll have more in our afternoon newscast. >>> there's a final push for people to get health care through covered california. the open enrollment deadline is tomorrow, january 31st. more than 243,000 californians have enrolled for the first time this year. that is a 13% increase from last year. another 1.5 million californians have renewed their coverage. you can head to coveredca.com to sign up. >>> a live look this midday at the bay bridge from our emeryville camera there. not as clear as we'd like to see, but we know it will be warm today, and no rain. but that's going to change. >> no rain today. tomorrow is when the rain comes back. we have a clear view out there. a bit of a hazy sky in spots, but we're still enjoying the sunshine and warmer than normal temperatures. we're in the low 60s as we look outside live in san jose. it's 63. in san francisco, it'

today, virginia nishita kevin's at late wife, kevin's wife sat just feet behind 2 of the man accused of killing her husband. misses everything about him. >> he's seeking his. this isn't his spirit. that is holiday spirit that he had, you know. >> it's been very hard. the trial continues next wednesday. >> san francisco's reporting decreases in retail thefts in car break-ins and burglaries. nonetheless, some store owners across the city are closing up shop for good kron four's. noelle bellow joins us live in the studio with the latest business affected by crime. ken mayor london breed promised the 2023 holiday season would be the safest ever. but sometime during new years, eve. >> thieves broke into the mission, jewelry store, shine little diamond store owner edwin ayala walked into this mess the next day the thieves made off with around $50,000 worth of jewelry. >> and the security camera box with all of the footage, according to the mayor's office, retail thefts and auto break-ins did decrease. 48% from november. 20th through january. 1st, today's crime numbers released by the city

kevin nishita kevin, a was guarding a kron 4 reporting team when he was shot and killed in oakland in november of 2021. and shady to mitchell and hershel hale. they were arrested. they faces charges including first-degree murder and that 3rd man, ron gilbert is still on the loose. there's a $40,000 reward out for his arrest. jury selection they think will be a lengthy process. they don't think it will be done until the end of february or even early march. >> in the north bay, the city of orlando has settled a deadly shooting case involving its police force. the attorney for willie mccoy's family has confirmed they did, in fact, reach a 5 million dollars settlement. the shooting happened back in february of 2019. you may remember that that incident sparked outrage in vallejo and across the entire bay area. investigators say mccoy was sleeping in his car outside of a taco bell when police officers started shooting court documents. state that 6 officers fired a total of 55 bullets. 38 of them actually struck mccoy. police claim mccoy had a handgun in his lap. mccoy's family, though, file