California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation during competing pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
haven’t determined whether a crime occurred and on Tuesday asked for the public’s help to unravel what happened.The pro-Palestinian demonstrator stayed at the scene and told deputies he had called 911, Fryhoff said.
"What exactly transpired prior to Mr. Kessler falling backward isn’t crystal clear right now," Fryoff said, adding that it’s also unclear how many people were involved.He cautioned people to not jump to conclusions, and "refrain from spreading rumors or spreading misinformation on social media or other platforms, as that can not only hinder our investigation, but it can cause unnecessary panic in our community.
Kessler was among a group of pro-Israel demonstrators who showed up at the event that was advertised as a peaceful gathering to support Palestinians, Fryhoff said. About 75 people in total were there and authorities patrolling the area saw no indication of violence 15 minutes before the confrontation, Fryhoff said.
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