Man involved in confrontation with Jewish protester who died called 911, cooperated with police

By STEFANIE DAZIO and JULIE WATSON
Associated Press

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — California authorities are seeking help as they investigate the death of a 69-year-old Jewish man after a confrontation at a pro-Palestinian demonstration. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department says Paul Kessler died Monday at a hospital from a head injury, a day after the demonstration in Thousand Oaks, northwest of Los Angeles. An autopsy determined he suffered head trauma and the medical examiner says the injuries are consistent with a fall. The Sheriff’s Department says it hasn’t ruled out the possibility of a hate crime and is asking for video footage from anyone there.