An arrest was made in the death of 69-year-old Paul Kessler, who died following an altercation during dueling demonstrations over the Israel-Hamas war.
Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, 50, was arrested Thursday morning, according to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies said Alnaji will be booked at Ventura County Pre-Trial Detention Facility for involuntary manslaughter. His bail was set to $1 million.
On Nov. 5, deputies responded to multiple calls of battery at Westlake Boulevard and Thousand Oaks Boulevard, where a Pro-Israeli/Pro-Palestinian demonstration was happening.
Kessler, was involved in an altercation with pro-Palestine demonstrators when the 69-year-old “fell backward and struck his head on the ground,” according to a report by the sheriff’s office.
Kessler was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries on Nov. 6.
Deputies said that while an arrest was made, anyone with any information is urged to contact Detective Stump at (805) 384-4745. Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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