Three Convicted in Fatal Shooting of Retired San Jose Officer in Oakland
Oakland, CA –February 6 – Three men were convicted Friday in connection with the fatal shooting of a retired police officer in Oakland more than four years ago, prosecutors announced. According to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Laron Gilbert pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of retired San Jose Police Officer Kevin Nishita. The fatal incident occurred on November 24, 2021. Two other defendants, Shadihia Mitchell, 29, and Hershel Hale, 28, were convicted of robbery and additional sentencing enhancements for their roles in the crime.
