The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office gave an update on charges in the case of the fatal shooting of retired officer and TV news guard Kevin Nishita in Oakland and robbing two other victims in 2021.
On Friday, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price announced new charges in the murder of Nishita.
Laron Marques Gilbert, 29, is charged with murder, attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He faces 189 years to life if convicted.
Hershel Hale, 26, is charged with murder, attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He faces 151 years to life if convicted.
Shadihia Mitchell, 27, is charged with murder, attempted robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He faces 78 years to life if convicted.
All three defendants will face gun enhancements in their charges and will be charged together. Hale and Mitchell were formerly charged separately while Gilbert was being pursued.
They are expected to return to court on March 8.
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