The Biden Department of Justice failed to get a conviction last month in the federal civil rights case against the former Louisville detective who returned fire during a drug raid when shot at by Breonna Taylor's boyfriend.

Despite admitting ahead of the Nov. 17 mistrial that it would take "enormous resources ... to retry this case," federal prosecutors revealed this week they plan to refile charges against former Detective Brett Hankison.

What's the background?

Louisville Metro Police Department narcotics detectives attempted to execute a "no-knock" search warrant around 12:43 a.m. on March 13, 2020. The apparently falsified warrant pertained to a drug investigation involving 26-year-old Breonna Taylor's ex-boyfriend, Jamarcus Glover.

Police indicated they knocked repeatedly, announced their presence, then utilized a ram to gain entry. At the time, Taylor was inside the apartment with her then-boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, reported WHAS-TV.

When the police got the door open, Walker opened fire, striking Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly in the upper thigh and hitting his femoral artery. Officers returned fire.

In the exchange, Taylor was struck multiple times and killed. Mattingly survived, and Walker, initially charged with attempted murder of a police officer, later had his case dismissed.

Hankison reportedly fired 10 shots during the incident but did not hit Taylor or anyone else. He was nevertheless kicked off the force in June 2020 and ended up being the only officer criminally charged in the raid — with three counts of wanton endangerment.

The former detective was ultimately found not guilty of the wanton endangerment state charges last year.

Mistrial

Attorney General Merrick Garland — facing sustained pressure from Taylor's family and activists — announced charges for Hankison and the other officers involved in the fatal raid in August 2022.

Hankison was indicted accordingly for two civil rights offenses and accused of willfully using "unconstitutionally excessive force, while acting in his official capacity as an officer, when he fired his service weapon into Taylor’s apartment through a covered window and covered glass door."

The indictment noted that multiple bullets fired by the former detective traveled through the wall of Taylor's apartment and into neighboring apartments, endangering a pregnant woman, her partner, and their son.

During the trial, the former detective claimed his actions were the result of an attempt to defend himself and his fellow officers after seeing Mattingly catch a bullet from a shadowy figure who he figured was armed with a rifle, reported CNN.

"I felt helpless knowing that I had a handgun and I was facing rifle fire," Hankison testified. "Even though I had a tactical vest on, I knew that was no match for if the shooter came out with the rifle."

"I knew they were trying to get to him, and it appeared to me they were being executed with this rifle," continued Hankison. "I returned fire through the sliding glass door, and that did not stop the threat."

The Hill reported that after several days of deliberation in November, the 12-member jury notified U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings that they were at an impasse. Jennings implored them to keep trying. While they obliged her, their continued efforts were in vain.

Learning that the jury was deadlocked on both counts against Hankison, Jennings declared a mistrial on Nov. 17.

"I think the totality of the circumstances may be beyond repair in this case," said Jennings. "They have a disagreement that they cannot get past."

As the 47-year-old former officer was not acquitted, he remained susceptible to a retrial.

Retrial

While federal prosecutor Michael Songer indicated a retrial will be costly, an attorney for the Taylor family told reporters last month, "The assistant U.S. attorneys from the Department of Justice did indicate that it is their intention to retry Brett Hankison in this case."

Sure enough, federal prosecutors informed Hankison during a status hearing Wednesday that they plan to refile charges, the former detective's attorneys, Stew Matthews and Ibrahim Farag, confirmed to CNN.

A status hearing is reportedly set for Jan. 24, and a trial date has tentatively been set for Oct. 14.

Jack Byrd, another attorney for Hankison, filed a new motion of acquittal over the weekend, noting, "The evidence presented by the government in this case is insufficient to sustain a conviction on any of the Counts."

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Somebody already wrote a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce break-up song, and it’s AWESOME

The potential romance going on between pop icon Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has some fans celebrating and others groaning.

If this union is like any of Taylor’s previous 1,989 relationships (wink, wink to all the Swifties), then it’s probably only a matter of time before the two part ways.

Luckily, Taylor already has people working to write the break-up song that will inevitably go viral when the two call it quits.

TV producer Adler of "The Rick and Bubba Show" is one of those helpful individuals. He’s written the perfect song, and it’s called “That’s Game.”

It goes something like this:

“It wasn’t serious;

It was just a crush.

Now, I wanted safety;

You wanted a touchdown.

Thought you’d get a first down,

But you came up short now.

I usually date skinny, hipster guys.

But I was hypnotized by your meaty thighs.

And you’ll never get a copy of my house key

Because you’re not a red zone threat like Gronkowski.

That’s game; I won.

I will not give birth to your very large son.

'Cause I guarantee

You will regret fumbling me.

I could buy the Kansas City Chiefs.

You got benched, if you know what I mean.

I break more hearts than the COVID vaccine.

Xs and Os and Os and Xs

Does J. J. Watt still play for Texas?”

That’s just a taste though. To hear the entire future Grammy-winner, watch the clip below.

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CBS anchor tries to refute Trump's claim that FBI seized his passports. Then Trump's team shows the proof.

A spokesperson for former President Donald Trump disclosed evidence on Monday allegedly corroborating Trump's claim that FBI agents seized his passports at Mar-a-Lago.

What is the background?

On Monday, Trump accused FBI agents of seizing his passports when they raided his residence at Mar-a-Lago last week.

"Wow! In the raid by the FBI of Mar-a-Lago, they stole my three Passports (one expired), along with everything else," Trump alleged. "This is an assault on a political opponent at a level never seen before in our Country. Third World!"

Hours later, CBS News anchor Norah O'Donnell reported, citing sources, that the FBI was not in possession of Trump's passports, which suggested that the FBI never seized them.

"NEW: According to a DOJ official, the FBI is NOT in possession of former President Trump's passports. Trump had accused the FBI of stealing his three passports during the search of his Mar-a-Lago home," O'Donnell reported.

\u201cNEW: According to a DOJ official, the FBI is NOT in possession of former President Trump's passports. Trump had accused the FBI of stealing his three passports during the search of his Mar-a-Lago home.\u201d
— Norah O'Donnell \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 (@Norah O'Donnell \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8) 1660604157

But what is the proof?

In response to O'Donnell's reporting, Trump spokesman Taylor Budowich shared an email sent earlier in the day from Jay Bratt, an official in the National Security Division of the Justice Department, confirming that the FBI had in fact confiscated Trump's passports and was in the process of returning them.

The email, which was sent to Trump attorneys Evan Corcoran and Jim Trusty, read:

We have learned that the filter agents seized three passports belonging to President Trump, two expired and one being his active diplomatic passport. We are returning them, and they will be ready for pickup at WFO at 2 pm today. I am traveling, but you can coordinate further with [redacted] copied above. Thanks.

\u201cThis is how Fake News works, folks. Biden admin actively feeds half truths & lies that the media willingly amplifies\u2014advancing a partisan narrative to attack Trump.\n\n@NorahODonnell, did your \u201csource\u201d read you this email? Did you bother asking if they indeed seized the passports?\u201d
— Taylor Budowich (@Taylor Budowich) 1660606453

The email also confirms a second point of O'Donnell's reporting, which said the DOJ is working to return any items seized from Mar-a-Lago that were not included in the search warrant.

Importantly, Bratt's email was sent before Trump's public accusations.

Anything else?

The DOJ is fighting to keep the affidavit used to obtain the search warrant, which contains the probable cause for the search, under government seal.

Trump, however, is pushing for the government to publicize the documents.

Video: Pro-abortion protesters try to storm Arizona state Capitol, lawmakers 'held hostage.' Kari Lake calls the event a 'real insurrection.'

A pro-abortion protest escalated into a tense situation where police had to use tear gas to disperse the mob gathered outside the Arizona state Capitol.

Hours after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday, approximately 8,000 pro-abortion protesters demonstrated outside the Capitol in downtown Phoenix, according to KTAR-FM. The protest began at 7 p.m., and featured protest signs that read: "Keep your Bible off my body," "Why are old men making laws on my body" "forced birth is fascism," "You're killing us," and "my body my rage."

\u201cmany here still chanting, \u201cabortion is a human right\u201d and \u201cmy body, my choice.\u201d Here are more pictures of signs.\u201d
— Taylor Kinnerup (@Taylor Kinnerup) 1656122772

Protesters amassed around the Arizona state Capitol on Friday night – when the state senate was in session.

Shortly before 9 p.m., law enforcement declared the pro-abortion protest an unlawful assembly.

Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake shared a video of the mob outside the Capitol with the caption: "The left is showing everyone what a REAL 'Insurrection' looks like right now in Downtown Phoenix. This is domestic terrorism. The Arizona national guard should have been deployed hours ago, @DougDucey Arrest these animals immediately. They are out for blood."

Republican state Senator Michelle Ugenti-Rita shared a video of protesters slamming on the window.

\u201cThe left is showing everyone what a REAL \u201cInsurrection\u201d looks like right now in Downtown Phoenix.\n\nThis is domestic terrorism. The Arizona national guard should have been deployed hours ago, @DougDucey \n\nArrest these animals immediately. They are out for blood.\u201d
— Kari Lake for AZ Governor (@Kari Lake for AZ Governor) 1656136738

\u201cArizona State Senate\u201d
— Michelle Ugenti-RITA (@Michelle Ugenti-RITA) 1656130623

Department of Public Safety troopers used tear gas to disperse the frenzied crowd outside the Capitol.

\u201c\ud83d\udea8#BREAKING: Police fire tear gas towards pro-choice protesters in Phoenix\n\n\ud83d\udccc #Phoenix l #Arizona \n\nRight now Arizona police are in riot gear clearing out the pro-choice protesters as they Fire teargas right into the crowd straight from the Capitol windows in Phoenix Arizona\u201d
— R A W S A L E R T S (@R A W S A L E R T S) 1656130219

\u201cDPS used tear gas and people went running away from the Capitol. People coughing and now DPS is telling people to disperse. Protestors were banging on the Capitol windows \u2066\u2066@azfamily\u2069 \n\n#Phoenix\u201d
— Michael Raimondi (@Michael Raimondi) 1656128997

Department of Public Safety told AZ Family reporter Michael Raimondi, "Our troopers were in the Senate lobby in full view of the rioters as they pounded on the glass. We believe they had every intention of getting inside the senate building."

"Troopers deployed gas outside the Senate building after protesters attempted to break the glass," the Arizona DPS stated. "The crowd then moved to the Wesley Bolin Plaza where some monuments were vandalized. Gas was deployed again to disburse [sic] the crowd."

Arizona state Republicans said, "Pro-abortion protestors violently tried to enter our building. Members/staff/visitors evacuated to a secure location."

\u201cAND THEN\u2026 Senate immediately bails out because of \u2018security situation.\u2019 Area outside Senate filled with people protesting Roe decision. They appear to have entered building.\u201d
— Brahm Resnik (@Brahm Resnik) 1656127677

\u201cFeeling safe at the Capitol as I sit by 3 of my fellow senators who are armed.\u201d
— Warren Petersen (@Warren Petersen) 1656133128

Arizona GOP state Senator Kelly Townsend said, "We are currently there being held hostage inside the Senate building due to members of the public trying to breach our security. We smell tear gas and the children of one of the members are in the office sobbing with fear. I expect a J24 committee to be created immediately."

Townsend later said, "Everyone is okay, and we are finishing our work."

Arizona State Republicans stated, "While the Senate is now secure & safe, unfortunately smoke/tear gas has spread into our chambers."

Senate President Karen Fann issued a statement, "We are incredibly thankful for our local law enforcement who quickly intervened during what could have been a destructive and dangerous situation for our members, staff and public inside the Senate."

Kim Quintero – the Republican Caucus’ communications director – noted, "Violent pro-abortion protestors’ attempts of an insurrection at the Arizona State Senate were thwarted Friday night, thanks to the swift actions from local and state law enforcement."

There were numerous violent outbursts during pro-abortion protests in several U.S. cities on Friday night.

Babylon Bee CEO Seth Dillon says he has 'personally' made a deal with the woman behind Libs of Tik Tok 'that will turn her heroic, high-risk work into a career'

Seth Dillon, CEO of the popular satire website the Babylon Bee, declared that he has a reached a deal with the woman behind the popular Libs of Tik Tok Twitter account "that will turn her heroic, high-risk work into a career."

He noted that the deal is not with the Babylon Bee, but that he "personally" made the deal with her.

Libs of Tik Tok shares videos of leftists openly exposing their radical attitudes and beliefs.

Dillon's declaration comes after Libs of Tik Tok has recently faced Twitter suspensions, and a Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz faces criticism for a piece that names and discusses a woman said to be behind the account.

.@LibsofTikTok has become a powerful cross-platform social media influencer, spreading anti-LGBTQ+ sentiment and fueling the right wing media's outrage machine. \n\nI wrote abt the account, the woman behind it, and why it matters https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/19/libs-of-tiktok-right-wing-media/\u00a0\u2026
— Taylor Lorenz (@Taylor Lorenz) 1650372827

Libs of Tik Tok tweeted on Tuesday, "Hi @TaylorLorenz! Which of my relatives did you enjoy harassing the most at their homes yesterday?"

Hi @TaylorLorenz! Which of my relatives did you enjoy harassing the most at their homes yesterday?pic.twitter.com/QehkBSgcmG
— Libs of Tik Tok (@Libs of Tik Tok) 1650373837

Dillon declared on Twitter, "The exposure of @libsoftiktok isn't journalism; it's pure intimidation. They're threatened by her effectiveness, so they hope to silence her by making her too afraid to continue. They want to raise the cost of doing her work so high that she has no choice but to quit."

"I want them to know that she won't be canceled from her job because this *is* her job now. I've worked out a deal with her that will turn her heroic, high-risk work into a career," he wrote. "They may have exposed her, but they'll never stop her. Long live @libsoftiktok."

On the heels of Dillon's tweet, Lorenz remarked, "I had heard that Babylon Bee had recently provided financial backing for @libsoftiktok but didn’t have enough confirmation on the details to nail it down for my story. Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee has now confirmed it."

But Dillon fired back, noting that the Babylon Bee did not make the deal, but rather that he had made the deal with the woman himself.

"The Babylon Bee didn't do a deal with her. The Bee is a satire publication. You know, like the Washington Post. I did a deal with her personally. Also, I want to thank you for amplifying the voices you try to suppress. Your promotion of @libsoftiktok today has been priceless," Dillon tweeted.

The Babylon Bee didn't do a deal with her. The Bee is a satire publication. You know, like the Washington Post. I did a deal with her personally.\n\nAlso, I want to thank you for amplifying the voices you try to suppress. Your promotion of @libsoftiktok today has been priceless.https://twitter.com/TaylorLorenz/status/1516577817651138566\u00a0\u2026
— Seth Dillon (@Seth Dillon) 1650418344

Washington Post reporter taken to the woodshed for doxxing anonymous Libs of TikTok creator, prompting outlet to stealth-edit the report

Social media came for Washington Post technology reporter Taylor Lorenz in full force after she was accused of doxxing the anonymous creator of the popular Twitter account Libs of TikTok.

The outlet then appears to have stealth-edited the report to remove the woman's personal information.

Lorenz made headlines earlier in April after bursting into tears during an MSNBC hit recounting online harassment to which she said she was subjected, which reportedly prompted her to contemplate suicide.

What are the details?

According to reports, Lorenz sparked fury after she doxxed the anonymous woman in a Tuesday report for the Post, sharing a link to the woman's real estate license, which showed her address.

A portion of the report accused the social media user of nefariously trying to shape right-wing media and thus public policy.

"Libs of TikTok reposts a steady stream of TikTok videos and social media posts, primarily from LGBTQ+ people, often including incendiary framing designed to generate outrage," the report said. "Videos shared from the account quickly find their way to the most influential names in right-wing media. The account has emerged as a powerful force on the Internet, shaping right-wing media, impacting anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and influencing millions by posting viral videos aimed at inciting outrage among the right."

"The anonymous account’s impact is deep and far-reaching," Lorenz warned. "Its content is amplified by high-profile media figures, politicians and right-wing influencers. Its tweets reach millions, with influence spreading far beyond its more than 648,000 Twitter followers. Libs of TikTok has become an agenda-setter in right-wing online discourse, and the content it surfaces shows a direct correlation with the recent push in legislation and rhetoric directly targeting the LGBTQ+ community."

On Monday, the Libs of TikTok account shared an image of Lorenz outside of a family's home. She captioned the photo, "Which of my relatives did you enjoy harassing the most at their homes yesterday?"

At the time of this reporting, the tweet has received more than 65,000 likes and has generated a firestorm of comments accusing Lorenz of hypocrisy.

Hi @TaylorLorenz! Which of my relatives did you enjoy harassing the most at their homes yesterday?pic.twitter.com/QehkBSgcmG
— Libs of Tik Tok (@Libs of Tik Tok) 1650373837

What else is there to know about this?

Lorenz tweeted in her defense, writing, "Reporters make phone calls, send messages, show up places, and knock on doors when reporting out a story."

She aded, "I reported this story out extensively, using every tool I had, to ensure I had the correct woman."

Reporters make phone calls, send messages, show up places, and knock on doors when reporting out a story. I reported this story out extensively, using every tool I had, to ensure I had the correct womanhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/04/19/libs-of-tiktok-right-wing-media/\u00a0\u2026
— Taylor Lorenz (@Taylor Lorenz) 1650374814

She also insisted that the woman's identity should not necessarily remain private, because she "isn't just some average woman with a social media account" and is, instead, a "powerful influencer operating a massively impactful right wing media shaping discourse around LGBTQ+ rights."

The backlash

Thousands of comments castigating Lorenz for what they said was a hit piece on the Twitter user began flooding the site beginning Tuesday morning.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald hit out at Lorenz after the Libs of TikTok photo went viral and tweeted, "The same people who — just 2 weeks ago — were insisting that criticizing Taylor Lorenz is wrong because it generates ‘harassment’ toward her are now cheering as she shows up at the homes of the relatives of Twitter users to dox them.”

The same people who - just 2 weeks ago - were insisting that criticizing Taylor Lorenz is wrong because it generates "harassment" toward her are now cheering as she shows up at the homes of the relatives of Twitter users to dox them.\n\nJournalists at the top of the caste order.
— Glenn Greenwald (@Glenn Greenwald) 1650375383

Greg Price, a senior digital strategist for X Strategies, wrote, "The Washington Post put more effort into exposing @libsoftiktok's name and address than they did investigating Hunter Biden's laptop."

The Washington Post put more effort into exposing @libsoftiktok's name and address than they did investigating Hunter Biden's laptop
— Greg Price (@Greg Price) 1650387271

Matt Walsh, author and Daily Wire contributor, added, "Libs of TikTok reposts content from TikTok. This is important work because that's the site millions of kids use. The Left is mad at her because they don't want us to know what our kids are being exposed to. We're not supposed to see that stuff. Only our kids are."

Libs of TikTok reposts content from TikTok. This is important work because that\u2019s the site millions of kids use. The Left is mad at her because they don\u2019t want us to know what our kids are being exposed to. We\u2019re not supposed to see that stuff. Only our kids are.
— Dr. Matt Walsh, Women\u2019s Studies Scholar (@Dr. Matt Walsh, Women\u2019s Studies Scholar) 1650388080

Republican Senate candidate J.D. Vance wrote, "Bezos's mouthpiece (the Washington Post) doxxing Libs of Tik Tok is further evidence that the purpose of the corporate media is industrial scale harassment. Time for defamation reform for the media, and to break up their Big Tech enablers."

Bezos's mouthpiece (the Washington Post) doxxing Libs of Tik Tok is further evidence that the purpose of the corporate media is industrial scale harassment. \n\nTime for defamation reform for the media, and to break up their Big Tech enablers.
— J.D. Vance (@J.D. Vance) 1650373016

Journalist Avi Yemini tweeted, "This was Taylor Lorenz a couple of weeks ago. She was crying victim of 'harassment.' Today she tracked down and harassed family members of the @libsoftiktok account for an article she’s working on. It turns out Taylor’s the perpetrator, not victim."

This was Taylor Lorenz a couple of weeks ago.\n\nShe was crying victim of "harassment\u201d.\n\nToday she tracked down and harassed family members of the @libsoftiktok account for an article she\u2019s working on.\n\nIt turns out Taylor\u2019s the perpetrator, not victim.pic.twitter.com/CifXGvASCV
— Avi Yemini (@Avi Yemini) 1650332637

The comments continue to roll in at the time of this reporting.

Security guard, a former cop, shot and killed while protecting TV news crew during robbery; colleagues honor 'kind person with a heart of gold'

A former police officer turned security guard was gunned down while protecting a TV news crew in Oakland, California. Kevin Nishita succumbed to his gunshot injuries and passed away. A reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of the gunman.

On Nov. 24, a KRON-TV news team was covering the aftermath of a smash-and-grab robbery where 12 thieves raided a clothing store. At 12:20 p.m., an assailant allegedly attempted to steal KRON's camera equipment. Nishita — who was providing security for the TV news crew — attempted to protect the KRON employees, but a gunman shot the security guard.

Nishita was shot in the lower abdomen, and rushed to the Highland Hospital. He was in critical condition and needed emergency surgery. Sadly, Nishita passed away at 4:39 a.m. on Saturday.

An onlooker was hit by bullet shrapnel, according to the Oakland Police Department. He was taken to a hospital, and is listed in stable condition.

The Oakland Police Department released a photo of the suspect's vehicle: a 2004–2008 Acura TL, white, 4-door, with a sunroof and no front license plate.

A reward of $32,500 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest of the shooter. KRON and its parent company, Nexstar Media Inc.; Nishita's employer, Star Protection Agency; and the Oakland Police Department donated to the reward fund.

Investigators with Oakland Police Department's Homicide Section are asking anyone with information to contact them at (510) 238-3426.

Nishita leaves behind a wife, two children, and three grandchildren.

Prior to working as a security guard, Nishita served as a police officer at the Oakland Housing Authority, Hayward Police, San Jose Police, and the Colma Police departments.

Tributes poured in from police departments in the area.

"It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Sergeant Kevin Nishita. On 11/24/21, Kevin was shot while providing security as an armed guard in Oakland. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention and succumbed to his injuries this morning," the Colma Police Department said on social media.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired Sergeant Kevin Nishita. On 11/24/21, Kevin was shot while providing security as an armed guard in Oakland. He was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention and succumbed to his injuries this morning.pic.twitter.com/ut1jKx4tyi
— Colma Police Department (@Colma Police Department) 1638041986

The San Jose Police Department released a statement on the murder of one of their former officers.

It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we are sharing the news of the passing of former San José Police Officer Kevin Nishita #3740. On November 24, 2021, Kevin was working a security detail for a local news crew in the City of Oakland when he was shot during an attempted robbery. He was taken to a local hospital with a life-threatening injury, he remained in critical condition until today when he succumbed to his injury.
Kevin was employed by the City of San José as a Police Officer from 2001-2012. During his time with us he worked as a Gang Investigations detective as well as working our Gaming/Vice Unit. In addition to his Police assignments, Kevin also spent some time representing his peers as a director with the San José Police Officers Association. In 2012 he joined the Colma Police Department.

San José Chief of Police Anthony Mata said, "We are heartbroken and mourning the passing of retired Colma Police Department Sergeant Kevin Nishita. Kevin was part of our San José Police family for eleven years wearing the San José Police patch with great pride."

"His contagious smile, passion to serve others, and an unmatched work ethic embodied the best of all of us," Mata continued. "As a patrol officer, gang detective, and as a person, Kevin modeled bravery, kindness, and dedication helping make San José a better place for everyone."

"We must work together and stay committed to stop senseless violence and the loss of precious life and hold those committing these acts accountable," he added.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nishita family during this difficult time as we honor Kevin's memory. Our flags will remain at half-staff until his funeral," Mata concluded. "Our sincerest condolences to the Nishita family, he leaves behind a wife, children, and grandchildren. He touched many of us and will not be forgotten by those us who still called him friend at the San José Police Department. Godspeed."

KRON employees reacted to the tragic shooting death by praising Nishita.

"Words cannot express my heartbreak. Kevin Nishita was a good man who took his job seriously. He kept me and my colleagues safe. He did not deserve this. He and his family will be forever in my prayers," said KRON reporter Maureen Kelly.

Words cannot express my heartbreak. Kevin Nishita was a good man who took his job seriously. He kept me and my colleagues safe. He did not deserve this. He and his family will be forever in my prayers.https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/kron4-security-guard-dies-from-injuries-after-attempted-armed-robbery/\u00a0\u2026
— Maureen Kelly (@Maureen Kelly) 1638038881

Today we learned that Kevin Nishita has died after being shot while working as a security guard with one of our reporters on a story in Oakland. Kevin was an unbelievably kind person with a heart of gold. This never should have happened. My thoughts are with his family.pic.twitter.com/AqkaQ5Qd6W
— Kylen Mills (@Kylen Mills) 1638042258

Kevin Nishita. He was our friend. He was an officer and a gentleman in every sense of the word. I literally texted him yesterday telling him if needs anything let me know. This isn\u2019t fair. There are killers still out there who ripped him from his family .pic.twitter.com/KtZdbzmY23
— Will Tran (@Will Tran) 1638045801

I worked with Kevin often. He was a really good guy who took his job seriously. His loss is a heavy blow.https://twitter.com/kron4news/status/1464610454697820168\u00a0\u2026
— Chuck Clifford (@Chuck Clifford) 1638044744

Heartbroken today seeing this news. My colleagues who go out into the field spoke so highly of Kevin who helped keep them safe on the daily while doing their jobs. My heart goes out his family.https://twitter.com/kron4news/status/1464628524703043594\u00a0\u2026
— John Shrable (@John Shrable) 1638043648

A devastating update to the assignment turned nightmare for a KRON crew in Oakland. \n\nMy heart goes out to Kevin\u2019s family and friends.https://twitter.com/kron4news/status/1464628524703043594\u00a0\u2026
— Ashley Zavala (@Ashley Zavala) 1638035123

RIP Kevin he did everything with a smile and was always a joy to work with.https://twitter.com/kron4news/status/1464628524703043594\u00a0\u2026
— Taylor Bisacky (@Taylor Bisacky) 1638037580

This is Kevin Nishita. \n\nHe leaves behind a wife, two children and three grandchildren. \n\nHe worked as an armed guard for Star Protection Agency and is a former Police officer.\n\nHe died doing his job\u2026 protecting our reporter so she could do hers.\n\nIt\u2019s tragic and senseless.pic.twitter.com/M4Xm9NHXFq
— Jonathan McCall (@Jonathan McCall) 1638033220

Kevin Nishita honorably and bravely protected Bay Area TV reporters for years. I don\u2019t pray very often but I prayed for him. \nThis morning we are heartbroken. The @ACSOSheriffs escorted his body from the hospital in Oakland with full law enforcement honors.pic.twitter.com/LfSEdWfzJj
— Amy Larson (@Amy Larson) 1638037308

Nishita's murder was the 126th death this year that Oakland police are investigating as a homicide.

Federal prosecutors seek retrial for former detective shot at by Breonna Taylor's boyfriend

What's the background?

Mistrial

Retrial